Following reports of Kuwait recalling Labubu dolls due to safety concerns, Pop Mart, the official manufacturer and distributor of the popular toy, has clarified that the recalled products are counterfeit. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Commerce and Industry had issued a recall for the product (TOY3378 Labubu) after discovering a manufacturing defect that caused parts to detach easily, posing a suffocation risk to children. The ministry urged consumers to return the product for a refund. However, Pop Mart has confirmed that TOY3378 is not an authentic Labubu doll and emphasized that it neither manufactured nor authorized the sale of the recalled items. The company stated that the counterfeit products are ‘entirely unrelated’ to its legitimate offerings. Pop Mart has reached out to Kuwaiti authorities to address the issue and reiterated its commitment to intellectual property protection and consumer safety. The company assured that its Labubu dolls undergo rigorous safety testing and comply with international standards. Pop Mart also advised customers worldwide, including in Kuwait, to purchase Labubu dolls exclusively through its official flagship stores, certified online platforms, and authorized retailers to avoid counterfeit products.
‘Labubu’ dolls recalled in Kuwait are counterfeit, clarifies official distributor
