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.

On the day CPSC publishes the recall releases, Amazon must notify the public by posting the recall releases to Amazon.com; notify original purchasers directly via email and by providing information regarding the recalls on each purchaser's "Your Orders" page.

Amazon is responsible for the recall of hundreds of thousands of dangerous products it distributed, including providing refunds, the Consumer Product Safet

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.

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.

Nearly 8,000 space heaters have been recalled in the U.S. because they pose electric shock and fire hazards, officials said. Here's what to know.

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.

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

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

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