800 million people in 70 countries use Facebook Marketplace every month to buy new and used products such as toys, cribs, and furniture. Shockingly, Facebook Marketplace does not allow users to report recalled products. In 2018, over 2 million units of children’s products were recalled, and although illegal, many can end up for re-sale.
Just this week, KID found a recalled Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play for sale on Facebook Marketplace (screenshot left). Over 30 infants died from the Rock ‘n Play before it was recalled, and about 4.7 million units were originally sold. A parent may purchase a recalled product through the Marketplace and inadvertently put their child at risk. Facebook currently has several options when filing a report against a seller or product, but a recalled product is not an option.
Click here to tell Facebook to allow users to report recalled products on Facebook Marketplace.
Select “Marketplace” under “product or feature” and tell Facebook to allow users to report recalled products.
If you use websites like Facebook Marketplace to buy or sell products, check first if they’ve been recalled here.
5 Comments
Jennifer Kumasi
There needs to be a way to report unsafe and recalled products on here! I have seen way to many people selling baby items that have been recalled for the simple fact they harm and kill babies. There are some people doing it that are unaware but there is also an alarming amount of people that flat out know it’s recalled and dangerous and are wording these items differently and calling them safe!
Danielle hovarter
Allow people to report recalled items being sold on Facebook Marketplace. The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) made it illegal to sell recalled items. So, Facebook is actively supporting illegal activity by allowing recalled items to be sold on Marketplace. The specific item I’m referring to is a Fisher Price Rock n Play sleeper, also called a rocking sleeper. Make an option on the “Report This Post” link to specifically report recalled items, so Facebook can end these illegal sales.
Brittany Owsley
Allow people to report recalled items being sold on Facebook Marketplace. The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) made it illegal to sell recalled items. So, Facebook is actively supporting illegal activity by allowing recalled items to be sold on Marketplace. The specific item I’m referring to is a Fisher Price Rock n Play sleeper, also called a rocking sleeper. Make an option on the “Report This Post” link to specifically report recalled items, so Facebook can end these illegal sales.
Stacie Blackburn
Needs to be able to report!
Simone
Allow people to report recalled items being sold on Facebook Marketplace. The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) made it illegal to sell recalled items. So, Facebook is actively supporting illegal activity by allowing recalled items to be sold on Marketplace. The specific item I’m referring to is a Fisher Price Rock n Play sleeper, also called a rocking sleeper. Make an option on the “Report This Post” link to specifically report recalled items, so Facebook can end these illegal sales.