Sources: the US CPSC is preparing an order that could classify Amazon's online business as a distributor of goods, potentially leading to lawsuits and recalls (Wall Street Journal)
https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/amazon-could-soon-be-on-hook-for-safety-of-third-party-products-it-sells-and-ships-be58b697?mod=followamazon
http://www.techmeme.com/240201/p17#a240201p17