The largest online retailer in the world has some new rules to follow. Last week, federal regulators ordered Amazon to notify customers about hazardous products sold through the online marketplace. More than 400,

Amazon is the world's largest retailer, but it's only now legally required to post about product safety recalls or defects.

Amazon is the world’s biggest retailer but up till now they have not been required to report any recalls or defects on any of the products they sell.

Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) unanimously issued a Decision and Order, concluding its administrative litigation with Amazon.com, Inc., a global e-commerce company with $575 billion in revenue.

American-made space heaters that were exclusively sold on Amazon have been recalled due to electric shock and fire hazards.

UNDATED (WKRC) - Amazon has been ordered to inform users about dangerous products sold through its platform. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ), Amazon will soon be required to notify customers and the public about dangerous products sold through its platform.

Six months after designating Amazon as a distributor and liable for recalls of hazardous products sold through the platform, the U.S. government issued a final order outlining remediation plans for Amazon to follow.

With cold temperatures sweeping the nation, many turn to space heaters for warmth. However, a recent recall of over 7,000 Vornado space heaters sold on Amazon highlights the potential risks. Here’s everything you need to know about what the recall involves and how to stay safe with space heaters.

A line of multi-purpose helmets that were exclusively sold on Amazon have been recalled due to safety concerns.

Thousands of space heaters sold on Amazon are being recalled due to electric shock and fire risks, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The approximately 7,780 recalled Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters had “JUL24″ or “AUG24″ date codes and “TYPE VH2″ printed on the underside of the heater.

The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at

Amazon is the world’s biggest retailer but up till now they have not been required to report any recalls or defects on any of the products they sell.