Amazon responsible for product recalls, says US

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US regulators have ruled that Amazon is responsible for handling recalls of products sold on its site.

In this case, Amazon had disputed its responsibility as a "distributor" under the law, arguing that it was simply acting as an outside logistics provider.

But the commission said Amazon's role went beyond that of an ordinary shipping company when merchants used its "Fulfilled by Amazon" service, which handles the majority of sales on the platform.

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Category: Business

Markets: United Kingdom

Topics: Products Commission Case Customers Sold Amazon Company Decision Unsafe Site

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Published On: 2024-07-30 @ 21:05:47 (13 hours ago)

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