Amazon: Hands Off the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Amazon is trying to block a key federal agency from doing its job—and it could put lives at risk.

The company has launched a lawsuit against the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to avoid responsibility for the dangerous and defective products sold through its massive online marketplace. The CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unsafe products—everything from flammable children’s pajamas to exploding batteries—and Amazon is suing to stop the agency from holding it accountable.

It’s an outrageous abuse of power by one of the largest and richest corporations in the world.

Consumer Reports put it plainly: “Taking Amazon at its word would mean hazardous products slipping through the cracks, even when they are capable of injuring or killing people.”

Amazon’s lawsuit isn’t just about evading responsibility—it’s an attack on the CPSC’s ability to regulate giant online retailers and protect the public. If Amazon succeeds, it could gut the agency’s authority and pave the way for more unsafe products to reach consumers without oversight or consequences.

Amazon must drop this lawsuit immediately and stop trying to undermine the CPSC’s vital mission. Sign the petition to demand accountability and stand up for consumer safety.

We need stronger protections—not weaker ones—and Amazon must not be allowed to put profits over people. Sign the petition if you agree.