New York (CNN Business) The US Consumer Product Safety Commission says Amazon is selling hazardous products to its customers. In the past the agency has often pulled its punches rather than push a court fight with companies it believes sell dangerous products. The products cited are not sold directly by— they're sold by third parties using Amazon's platform. Amazon said the company takes prompt action when it is made aware of safety problems with products sold on the site, either by Amazon or third-party sellers. There have been other questions about safety hazards involving Amazon products, including items sold by Amazon with the Amazon Basics brand nameAn investigation by CNN last year found dozens of Amazon's own products have been reported as dangerous — melting, exploding or even bursting into flames.

Source: CNN July 15, 2021 13:41 UTC