US Regulators Hold Amazon Accountable for Unsafe Third-Party Products

Amazon must handle recalls of over 400,000 hazardous items sold by third-party sellers, following a unanimous CPSC ruling.

The CPSC determined Amazon is a 'distributor' and legally responsible for product recalls.
Hazardous items include faulty carbon monoxide detectors, unsafe hairdryers, and flammable children's sleepwear.
Amazon has been ordered to submit plans for notifying customers and removing dangerous products from homes.
The company plans to appeal the decision, arguing it is not liable for third-party sales.
The ruling emphasizes the platform's obligation to ensure consumer safety despite its role as a marketplace intermediary.