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I'm curious why is this warning only being issued now? Until now they haven't issued any warnings about this type of product?
by dlandis 4y ago
I'm curious why is this warning only being issued now? Until now they haven't issued any warnings about this type of product?
- wil421 4y agoYou can’t find these in brick and mortar stores for this reason. It is possible to make your own or buy them off Amazon.
- jaywalk 4y agoBecause it was up on Amazon. You can't possibly issue warnings about every potentially dangerous product that may be sold.
- mrweasel 4y agoAnd why a warning? Why not tell Amazon to remove the items. I feel like most countries have a regulatory authority that has rules banning dangerous product like this.
- kube-system 4y agoThis is that authority. The purpose of the warning is for people who have already purchased it. And because the CPSC is likely aware that Amazon Marketplace listings are akin to playing whack-a-mole with overseas drop shippers.
- mrweasel 4y agoOkay, that makes more sense. Still a little weird that they can request that Amazon remove these items or face fines, regardless of it being a drop shipper.
- kube-system 4y agoThe CPSC has the authority to prohibit unsafe items from being offered for sale, regardless of who actually puts it in the mail.