We Searched eBay for 237 Recalled Products. Only 45 of 12,562 Listings Named the Model.

Description and use

RecallDesk automatically checks resale inventory and eBay listings against CPSC recalls, producing cards that flag items to pull, inspect, or ignore.

Problem

Resale shops lack a systematic way to identify recalled items in their inventory and online listings, leading to potential legal violations and safety risks.

Outcome

RecallDesk identified 45 eBay listings that explicitly named recalled identifiers out of 12,562 unique listings, while most recalls lacked model numbers in titles, highlighting the need for label inspection.

Workflow

• 1. Load shop inventory (CSV or paste).
• 2. Optionally provide eBay seller name.
• 3. Every Thursday at 2:00 PM ET, RecallDesk fetches new CPSC recalls.
• 4. Convert each recall into a structured spec (brand, model numbers, date codes, sold window).
• 5. Compare each inventory item and live eBay listing against applicable specs.
• 6. Apply any past shop corrections from memory.
• 7. Generate a printable card with DO NOT SELL, CHECK LABEL, or no action for each item.
• 8. Print or view the card to decide which items to pull or inspect.

Evidence

RecallDesk is a weekly recall desk for resale businesses. A shop loads its stock once (CSV or paste) and, optionally, its eBay seller name. Every Thursday at 2:00 PM Eastern, after CPSC posts, it turns each new recall into a structured spec (brand, model numbers, date codes, sold window), compares every item and live listing against the specs that could apply, applies the shop's past corrections, and prints one card: DO NOT SELL for match, CHECK LABEL for check with the place to look, and nothing for no_match.

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