Counterfeit ‘Labubu' dolls and keyrings seized in Holyhead
Labubu dolls, also known as The Monsters, are manufactured in China by Pop Mart, and are the latest TikTok craze endorsed by celebrities.
Genuine products are limited-edition and retail for between £30 to £250 each.
But high demand and limited availability has seen a rise in counterfeit items being sold globally in shops and online.
A number of fake versions have been found to be poorly constructed, with limbs coming off easily, seams ripping apart, misshapen features, and removeable small parts, such as eyes, hands and feet, that could present a choking hazard.
In addition, some which were tested were also found to contain harmful dyes and toxic plastics.
Public protection portfolio holder at Isle of Anglesey County Council, Cllr Nicola Roberts, said: 'Unscrupulous traders are supplying counterfeit versions of the latest craze at lower prices.
'Selling cheap knock-off that doesn't meet UK safety requirements is putting local children at risk and we will not tolerate that.
'I'm pleased that these items have been seized by our trading standards officers.'
Anyone seeing these items for sale on Anglesey are urged to report them to Anglesey Trading Standards by emailing tradingstandards@anglesey.gov.wales, or calling Citizens Advice Consumer Services helpline on 0808 223 1133, with details of where they are being sold.
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