Labubu Toy Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has warned that fake Labubu plush dolls and plush keychains pose a serious choking risk to young children. The fakes are sometimes called Lafufu. The warning is dated August 18, 2025. The dolls are small enough to fit in a child’s mouth and block the airway. Some break apart and release small pieces. The CPSC tells consumers to stop using them immediately. The CPSC issued a safety warning and has not announced a recall. No injury lawsuit, class action or MDL names Labubu.

Latest Labubu Toy Lawsuit Updates

August 18, 2025: CPSC Warns About Fake Labubu Dolls

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued Product Safety Warning 25-438. It tells consumers not to buy fake Labubu (Lafufu) plush dolls and to stop using any they own [1]. The fakes are sold both as plush figures and as plush keychains. CPSC investigators identified multiple shipments from China and requested seizure of thousands of units.

August 18, 2025: UK Recalls Counterfeit Labubu Plush Toys

The Office for Product Safety and Standards published a recall of counterfeit Pop Mart Labubu plush toys, notification 2507-0062. Local Authority Trading Standards notified it, and the products were seized from retailers [2]. The notice covers four designs whose feet, hands and eyes can detach with minimum force. Consumers who bought them from the listed distributors are advised to return them to the store for redress.

Who May Be Affected?

Parents and caregivers of children who played with or mouthed a counterfeit Labubu (Lafufu) plush doll or plush keychain may be affected. The toys include fakes bought at dollar stores, corner stores, street stalls or online marketplaces. The Globe and Mail reports that Lafufus are ubiquitous in shopping centres and corner stores in Canada and the United States [3]. A legal review looks at the child’s injury, the toy and the seller, and only a lawyer can say whether a claim exists.

Reported Injuries or Damages

The CPSC says the fake Labubu dolls are small enough for a child to fit in the mouth and block the airway. That airway blockage is the main hazard the warning names. The agency has also received reports of fake dolls that break apart easily. They release small pieces that can become choking hazards for young children. The CPSC has not reported how many injuries occurred. These are regulator statements about the hazard. They are not court findings, and reports are not proof that a toy caused every incident. Families who report harm would describe the child’s injury, any treatment and the costs that followed.

Recall and Regulatory Background

The CPSC action is a warning and no recall exists. Pop Mart’s trademark suit, described below, concerns counterfeit versions of its toys and is not an injury case. In July 2025 Pop Mart filed a trademark, copyright, trade dress and unfair competition suit against 7-Eleven and eight California franchisees. It was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and seeks monetary damages and an injunction, according to FashionUnited [4].

Evidence to Preserve

Keep these items if a child was hurt by a counterfeit Labubu toy:

• The doll or keychain itself, including any pieces that broke off, stored away from children.
• The packaging, box and any tags that came with the toy, even if they look plain.
• The receipt, order confirmation or a screenshot of the listing that shows the seller name.
• Photographs of the toy, its parts and any pieces that broke off or came loose.
• Medical records and bills for treatment after the child put the toy in the mouth or choked.
• Messages with the seller about the purchase, the toy or any complaint.
• Any SaferProducts.gov report number, if you reported the incident to the CPSC.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines come from state law. The time limit depends on your state and on when the harm and its cause came to light. A late filing can end a claim for a child hurt by a fake toy, however strong the facts. Speak with a lawyer promptly to learn which deadline applies to your child’s situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Can You Tell If a Labubu Is Fake?

You can tell if a Labubu is fake by checking its markings. Authentic Pop Mart dolls have a holographic sticker and a scannable QR code. Newer editions add a UV stamp on one foot. Fakes often have overly bright colors or the wrong number of teeth.

What Does the Research Say About Fake Labubu Dolls?

Research on fake Labubu dolls comes from the CPSC rather than a medical study. The agency says the fakes pose a serious risk of choking and death to young children and violate federal rules for toys with small parts.

Has Labubu Been Recalled?

Labubu has not been recalled in the United States by the CPSC, which issued Product Safety Warning 25-438 instead. The recall in the United Kingdom covers only counterfeit Pop Mart Labubu plush toys, listed as notification 2507-0062.

Where Do I Report an Injury from a Fake Labubu?

You can report an injury from a fake Labubu to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov. The CPSC asks for reports of any incident involving injury or product defect. Keep the report number with your other records.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Consumer-Safety-Alert-CPSC-Issues-Urgent-Safety-Warning-to-Labubu-Collectors
2. https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-counterfeit-pop-mart-labubu-plush-toys-2507-0062
3. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-labubu-craze-cooling-counterfeit-lafufu
4. https://fashionunited.com/news/business/labubu-vs-7-11-global-boom-fuels-pop-marts-legal-offensive-against-imitators/2025072267266