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Well, no. In an ideal world yes. But that's not our world. There doesn't have to be some way to reach everyone that has ever purchased a product. For the vast m
by hexaga 2y ago
Well, no. In an ideal world yes. But that's not our world. There doesn't have to be some way to reach everyone that has ever purchased a product. For the vast majority of the history of things being sold that has not been the case. It wasn't even in the realm of possibility.
It would be nice. It would save lives and avoid tragedy. It is not required, and failure is an option. We've been failing for a long time already.
If we have to do it, it's a simple matter of finding who has the capability to do so and force them to, as you say. But we don't. Forcing someone to do only because they can is a tricky proposition.
- TheOtherHobbes 2y agoIf Amazon doesn't want to value customer safety, that's absolutely fine, as long as all listings have a big "Buy from this seller at your own risk, it's nothing to do with us" popup. Just in case. Seems like an easy, cheap fix. Amazon makes a single tweak in its listing code, and buyers know where they stand.
- ty6853 2y agoAlmost everything sold to California has a big label telling you that you might get cancer, and no one cares or even takes note anymore. The manufacturer puts it because it's cheaper than proving it doesn't cause cancer. And your warning is weaker than that. Consumers sensitive to this kind of thing can be captured with independent private testing instead of CPSC. UL is well situated for stuff like that.