http://www.forbes.com By Lisa Cornwell Published 8/20/07
Toys and other children's products recalled because of safety concerns are often resold through online auction sites, putting children at risk, according to a recent study.
EBay Inc. Web site prohibits the sale of recalled products, but enforcement efforts don't seem to be succeeding, said Keri Brown Kirschman, the study's lead author and an assistant psychology professor at the University of Dayton.
Kirschman, who specializes in child psychology and pediatric injury prevention, said she searched for 141 recalled items on eBay for 30 consecutive days and found them offered in at least 144 online auctions. The products included play yards, baby walkers, bassinets and safety devices.
About 70 percent of recalled items tracked were sold, she said.
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