Known as the “Lafufu,” these counterfeit plush figures and keychains pose a choking hazard to children. The dolls are small enough to be swallowed and can easily break apart, releasing small pieces that can block a child’s airway.

Do you collect Labubus? An urgent safety warning was just issued Monday warning about knockoff products called Lafufus — as they pose a serious risk of choking and death to young children. The popular creatures were created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung.

The counterfeit dupes of the popular plush Labubu dolls are sometimes called “Lafufus” — but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has another name for them: choking hazards. The