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Originally Posted by cadence90
Yesterday I messaged the seller of this Deda Forza stem, politely saying that maybe they didn't know but that that exact stem had been completely recalled (Google Deda Forza stem recall), because of documented failures, and that perhaps this should be somehow referenced in the listing.
A few hours later: "Thank you! Will fix that right away!"
As of today, of course, absolutely no change in the description at all. 
I suppose a database of some kind, listing for example all recalls, would be useful. Most sellers would probably not read it or respect it, but at least conscientious buyers could.
Certainly, continuing to list a known defective stem with no warning (let alone just not selling it, period), after someone in the bike community has reached out, is complete bull****. 
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He shouldn't "reference" the recall, he should take the item off eBay. Craigslist and all other resale venues have the same policy. Two reasons ... 1.) it is a violation of eBay's rules to sell anything being actively recalled, 2.) it is illegal (US law) to sell (or otherwise transfer ownership of) anything actively recalled by CPSC unless the the proper corrective action has been taken.
One of those things where there just aren't enough resources to monitor compliance and general public knowledge/acceptance of the rules is minimal.
https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ResellersGuide_0.pdf
Technically eBay has a responsibility to prevent listing of recalled items, but that's almost impossible without a mechanism that requires part numbers and serial numbers to list. Even then many items aren't serialized. eBay vests responsibility with the seller to keep recalled products from being listed and theoretically will take action if the company discovers a violation of their policy.