Investigation Finds Recalled Baby Items Listed on Online Marketplaces
A Consumer Reports investigation revealed that unsafe and recalled baby items, such as drop-side cribs and inclined sleep products, are being sold on online platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Mercari, Craigslist, and eBay, posing a safety risk to consumers.
Cleveland Akron, OH, October 23, 2026 —
A Consumer Reports investigation found that unsafe and recalled baby items are being offered for sale on several online marketplaces, including Facebook Marketplace, Mercari, Craigslist and eBay. The products identified in the summary include drop-side cribs and inclined sleep products.
The investigation’s finding points to a potential safety concern for consumers considering secondhand baby items. The summary does not specify the number of listings or products found, when the investigation was conducted, or how the items were identified as unsafe or recalled.
It also does not provide details about particular sellers, listing locations, prices, whether any items were purchased, or whether the platforms removed listings. No company response or regulatory action is described in the information provided.
The findings concern the presence of these products on online marketplaces; they do not establish how widely the items are available or whether any consumer was harmed. The summary does not include further information about the investigation’s methodology or its conclusions beyond the examples named.
Drop-side cribs and inclined sleep products are the specific categories cited. The investigation summary does not identify individual models, manufacturers, recall dates, or product counts. Those details are not available in the information provided.
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