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

Description and use

Out of 12,562 listings for 237 recalled items on eBay, only 45 mentioned the model, revealing poor compliance with recall disclosures.

Problem

Many recalled products are listed on eBay without identifying the specific model, making it hard for buyers to verify safety.

Outcome

Only 45 of 12,562 eBay listings for 237 recalled products included the model name, indicating poor compliance with recall disclosure requirements.

Workflow

• 1. Gathered a list of 237 recalled products from official recall databases.
• 2. Queried eBay search for each recalled product title.
• 3. Collected all matching listings (12,562 total).
• 4. Filtered listings to identify those that included the model name.
• 5. Counted 45 listings that named the model.
• 6. Analyzed the discrepancy between recalled items and model identification.

Evidence

We searched eBay for 237 recalled products and found only 45 of 12,562 listings named the model.

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