The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) ruled this week that Amazon is legally responsible for recalling over 400,000 risky products sold on its site by third-party vendors using its “Fulfilled by Amazon” program. In a unanimous decision, the CPSC categorized Amazon as a “distributor” of these faulty items, holding the tech giant accountable for their safety. Amazon had argued it wasn’t the products’ distributor, but the commission disagreed, emphasizing the hazards posed. Now, Amazon must alert the public about these unsafe products and incentivize returns. Despite Amazon’s efforts to issue credits, officials say more must be done to protect consumers. Amazon, however, plans an appeal.
Correction: The headline of this article was updated to reflect that the CPSC is an independent federal agency. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) ruled on Tuesday that Amazon bears legal responsibility for the recall of more than 400,000 hazardous products sold on its website by third-party sellers that were packaged and shipped by…
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