The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a safety warning over fake Labubu dolls, which pose a choking hazard and can break apart easily, releasing small pieces.

The knockoff toys sometimes referred to as "Lafufus" pose a serious risk of death to young children, the CPSC warned Monday.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Monday issued an urgent consumer safety alert for look-alike Labubu plush dolls and key chain versions. Often called "Lafufus," some of these knockoffs are small enough to block a young child's airway and can break apart into choking-size pieces,