Released: October 03, 2007

EBay warns against selling recalled items

Source: Rachel Konrad, Associated Press [USA Today]

EBay said Tuesday that it is sending notices to sellers hawking recalled items, warning that they could be kicked off the website and may have to forfeit their fees.

The San Jose-based company, which listed 559 million items worth $14.5 billion last quarter, also is asking shoppers to be extra diligent about e-mailing or talking directly to sellers, and it’s providing links to the government’s database of recalled goods.

The warnings come after Mattel and smaller toymakers issued several high-profile recalls over the past few months involving at least 21 million toys.

On Tuesday, a random check showed 111 listings on eBay for Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway, made by RC2. That product was recalled late last month for excessive levels of lead. Sellers listed more than 6,000 Mattel items, including numerous products covered by government recalls.

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