Online retailers like Temu and Shein are known for selling cheap products like baby clothes, kitchen gadgets, and electronics, prompting concern from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) about the true costs being cut to offer these items at lower prices. CPSC commissioners Peter Feldman and Douglas Dziak issued a joint statement calling for an evaluation of foreign e-commerce sites, specifically citing Shein and Temu as raising specific concerns due to reports of unsafe baby and toddler products being sold on their platforms. Shein was found to be selling children’s drawstring hoodies with strangulation risks, while Temu was selling children’s pajamas that violated flammability standards. Both companies have responded, with Shein investing in compliance programs and Temu requiring sellers to comply with safety regulations. The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission has also raised concerns about Chinese e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu exploiting trade loopholes and posing product safety risks. This ongoing investigation highlights the importance of ensuring consumer protection and product safety in the e-commerce industry.
