CCPA asks e-commerce sites to stop selling car seat belt alarm stoppers

The advisory issued by the CCPA, which was established under the Consumer Protection Act-2019, has been sent to all stakeholders including Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and major e-commerce companies like Amazon and Flipkart.

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The statement further said, “Taking into consideration the severity of the said product on the safety and precious life of consumers, CCPA referred the matter to DG Investigation (CCPA).”

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The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory, asking manufactures and e-commerce entities not to make or sell car seat belt alarm stoppers. The CCPA has also issued an order against top five e-commerce—Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal, Shopclues and Meesho—to not allow the sale of car seat belt alarm stopper clips.

The advisory issued by the CCPA, which was established under the Consumer Protection Act-2019, has been sent to all stakeholders including Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and major e-commerce companies like Amazon and Flipkart.

“It is hereby advised to all concerned that if any person is found violating the same, he may face actions in accordance with the CP Act, 2019,” states the advisory signed by Nidhi Khare, Chief Commissioner, CCPA.

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In a statement, the CCPA said, “In view of violation of Consumer Protection Act-2019, the CCPA has issued orders against top five e-commerce platforms for selling car seat belt alarm stopper clips. The clips compromise life and safety of consumers by stopping alarm beeps when not wearing seat belts.”

The statement further said, “Taking into consideration the severity of the said product on the safety and precious life of consumers, CCPA referred the matter to DG Investigation (CCPA).”

Harikishan Sharma

Harikishan Sharma, Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express' National Bureau, specializes in reporting on governance, policy, and data. He covers the Prime Minister’s Office and pivotal central ministries, such as the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Cooperation, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Rural Development, and Ministry of Jal Shakti. His work primarily revolves around reporting and policy analysis. In addition to this, he authors a weekly column titled "STATE-ISTICALLY SPEAKING," which is prominently featured on The Indian Express website. In this column, he immerses readers in narratives deeply rooted in socio-economic, political, and electoral data, providing insightful perspectives on these critical aspects of governance and society. ... Read More

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