Top U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commissioners Demand Investigation of Shein and Temu for Selling "Deadly" Baby and Toddler Products
By Arriana McLymore
NEW YORK - In a bold move, U.S. CPSC leaders are pushing for an investigation into e-commerce giants Shein and Temu for selling dangerous baby and toddler products. The call for action comes after a shocking discovery of harmful items being sold on both platforms, prompting concerns about consumer safety.
Commissioners Peter Feldman and Douglas Dziak are urging the agency to assess the compliance of Shein, Temu, and other foreign-owned e-commerce sites with U.S. regulations. They are particularly focused on how these companies handle relationships with third-party sellers and present imported products to American consumers.
Shein and Temu, known for their affordable goods shipped from China, are under scrutiny for their use of de minimis, a rule that exempts packages valued at $800 or less from tariffs when shipped directly to buyers. Critics argue that this loophole allows these companies to offer cheap prices at the expense of product quality and safety.
Lawmakers are also taking notice, with a bipartisan group working to eliminate the de minimis rule that benefits e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu, as well as third-party sellers on major online retailers such as Amazon and Walmart.
With concerns mounting over the safety and integrity of products sold by Shein and Temu, consumers should be vigilant when making purchases from these platforms. It is essential to prioritize safety and quality over low prices, especially when it comes to products for babies and toddlers.