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1. Energy-boosting supplements
It is learned that recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to e-commerce giant Amazon, asking it to take measures to deal with some products labeled as "energy enhancing supplements" or "dietary supplements" sold on its platform. The FDA said laboratory analysis confirmed that products on Amazon labeled as energy-enhancing supplements or dietary supplements contained undisclosed potentially dangerous active pharmaceutical ingredients , including sildenafil and tadalafil. , therefore, Amazon violated the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. In a letter to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, the FDA cited seven non-compliant supplements sold on the platform, including MANNERS Energy Boost, Round 2, WeFun, Genergy, Big Guys Male Energy Supplement, Mens Maximum Energy Supplement, and X Max Triple Shot Energy Honey. The FDA noted that these supplements all contained sildenafil and tadalafil, but did not indicate this on the notes. "The danger of these undisclosed ingredients is that they may interact with nitrates commonly found in medications such as nitroglycerin and cause a sharp drop in blood pressure, which could pose a significant threat to the health of consumers with diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease who regularly take nitrates," the FDA wrote in the letter. In response to the FDA's allegations, an Amazon spokesperson said the products were removed from its website before the FDA issued the warning letter. 2. Nassboards Telescopic Ladder
The UK Office of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has announced a recall of Nassboards telescopic ladders sold on Amazon. The reason for the recall is that the product easily poses a risk of falling or injury to the user. After OPSS testing, the ladder does not meet the minimum requirements for normal use and is very easy to collapse and bend. In addition, the product also has certain defects in labeling, identification and instructions, which need to be improved. The recalled telescopic ladder is produced in China, the product number is 2311-0094, and the Amazon ASIN is B08W46GLN6. It is reported that the product has been deleted by Amazon. 3. UBBCARE Baby Mattress
On January 4, the official website of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an announcement, announcing the recall of UBBCARE baby mattresses sold exclusively on Amazon, citing the risk of suffocation. The CPSC said the recalled crib mattresses did not meet several requirements of the Federal Safety Standard for Crib Mattresses, including firmness testing and lacked warnings and labels, posing a suffocation risk to infants. According to the announcement, the recall involves UBBCARE brand gaming mattresses. The product was sold on Amazon by a domestic seller (UBBCARE) for approximately $40, with approximately 1,000 units sold between October 2021 and August 2023. Recently, there have been frequent recalls of baby mattresses. Just last month, CPSC also announced the recall of DODO Baby House and Vibe Bear brand baby mattresses. Sellers must pay more attention to the quality of such products and pay attention to product compliance. 4. HoMedics Handheld Massager
On January 4, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Canadian Ministry of Health jointly issued a notice announcing the recall of a product sold on Amazon and Home Depot. Handheld massagers, which are hot-selling on e-commerce platforms such as Alibaba and Tencent, are being sold out because they may overheat while charging, posing a risk of fire and burns. The recalled product involves the HoMedics handheld massager, model number HHP-715. The CPSC announcement showed that the massager was sold on Homedics.com, Macys.com, BJs.com, Lowes.com, HomeDepot.com and Amazon.com websites, as well as major offline stores in the United States from September 2020 to November 2023. It was priced at about US$100. Approximately 46,000 units were sold in the United States, and approximately 41,000 units were sold in Canada. To date, Homediction has received 17 reports of the massager overheating, including one report of a user's thumb being burned.
1. Waterproof pouch waterproof bag A waterproof bag is a bag used to protect items from water stains. Its main purpose is to protect electronic devices and other items in wet or rainy environments. In addition, waterproof bags can also be used to store other important items, such as passports, cash or medicines. Due to their wide range of uses and practicality, such waterproof bags sell very well on Amazon. Recently, a waterproof bag successfully obtained a U.S. patent number. Sellers of related products should pay close attention and check for infringement risks to avoid possible legal disputes. It is reported that this product is a Chinese patent, and its US patent number is: US D1,009,474 S. The patent was officially approved on January 2, 2024.
2. Adjustable dumbbell Adjustable dumbbells are dumbbells with adjustable weights, consisting of a dumbbell bar and weight plates. Users can freely adjust the weight according to their needs to adapt to different training needs. This type of adjustable dumbbell is small in size, easy to carry and use, and is very practical, so it is very popular among consumers. Similar products have very impressive sales on Amazon, with the highest monthly sales reaching 4k+. However, recently an adjustable dumbbell successfully obtained a US patent number, and its patent number is: US D1,010,023 S. It is reported that the patent belongs to the Chinese and was officially approved on January 2, 2024. In the process of selling related products, sellers need to pay special attention to infringement risks and conduct a comprehensive investigation. 3. Gucci
- Plaintiff: Gucci America, Inc.
- Prosecution date: December 18, 2023
- Reason for prosecution: Trademark infringement
- Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Gucci is an Italian high-end luxury brand founded in 1921. The brand's design is inspired by Italian culture and art, combining classic Italian style with a fashionable modern feel. Gucci's product line is also very rich, covering many areas such as fashion, leather goods, shoes, perfume, accessories, etc. In addition, the Gucci trademark also carries the brand's unique culture and values. As one of the representatives of high-end fashion brands, the value of the Gucci trademark cannot be underestimated, so infringement incidents often occur. Gucci is the legal owner of the following trademarks, which are registered on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Principal Register, in which Gucci holds active interests: It is reported that Gucci has launched a TRO Any sales without an authorization certificate is an infringement, and sellers should remain highly vigilant to avoid being involved in legal disputes.
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