Investigation Finds Recalled Baby Items Listed on Online Marketplaces
A Consumer Reports investigation found that unsafe and recalled baby items, including drop-side cribs and inclined sleep products, are being sold online through platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Mercari, and eBay. The investigation highlights the safety risks for parents buying…
Tucson, AZ, October 23, 2026 —
A Consumer Reports investigation found that unsafe and recalled baby items, including drop-side cribs and inclined sleep products, are being sold through online marketplaces such as Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Mercari and eBay.
The findings highlight safety concerns for parents considering secondhand baby gear. The investigation summary does not identify particular listings, sellers, recalled products beyond those categories, or when the items were offered. It also does not provide details about how many listings were found or the investigation’s methods.
Consumer Reports advises consumers to check products for recalls on sites such as Recalls.gov and to inspect items carefully before purchasing. Those steps are relevant to secondhand purchases because a product’s presence on a marketplace does not, by itself, establish whether it has been recalled or whether it is safe to use.
The investigation draws attention to the challenge of assessing used baby products when shopping online. Drop-side cribs and inclined sleep products were among the examples cited, but the summary does not specify the models involved or describe particular hazards associated with individual items. It also does not say whether any listings were removed or whether the platforms took other action.
Parents buying secondhand baby gear are the audience for the investigation’s guidance: check recall information and examine an item before buying. The summary does not provide additional recommendations, such as specific inspection criteria, or identify which marketplace listings prompted the findings.
The report’s central finding is that unsafe and recalled baby products are appearing for sale across several online platforms. Its advice is to verify recall status and carefully inspect secondhand items before purchase.
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