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Policy overview
We strongly support the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) in its efforts to protect consumers against potentially hazardous products. Sellers aren't allowed to list items that have been recalled by the CPSC or the manufacturer.
Make sure your listing follows these guidelines. If it doesn't, it may be removed, and you may be subject to a range of other actions, including limits of your buying and selling privileges and suspension of your account.
What are the guidelines?
Allowed |
Items that haven't been recalled by the CPSC or the manufacturer
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Products that were recalled but now have a repair that is approved by the CPSC can usually be listed as long as the item has been repaired or the repair kit is included with the item. Contact us if you have questions about whether a specific item can be listed. Antique cribs may only be listed on eBay for decorative or display purposes.
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Not allowed |
Examples of items that aren't allowed include:
Products recalled by the CPSC Products recalled by the manufacturer without an approved repair or repair kit Listings that state the item is part of a recall
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Before you list an item, take a few minutes to check the CPSC website to make sure the item you're selling hasn't been recalled. We recommend that you also sign up to receive email notices about item recalls from the CPSC. This not only helps you as an eBay seller, but helps protect you and your family.
You can also learn about a federal law on recalled items called the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
Buyers should also keep up-to-date about item recalls, especially for the kinds of items they often buy.
For information about other kinds of recalls, such as food, medicine, and motor vehicles, visit www.recalls.gov.
Why does eBay have this policy? The sale of recalled items might cause harm to an eBay member, and sellers can't list these items on eBay.
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