Amazon alerts users with “frequently returned” products label

Amazon.com is now publicly flagging several products that have been returned frequently by past buyers

Updated - March 29, 2023 12:50 pm IST

File photo of the Amazon logo

File photo of the Amazon logo | Photo Credit: Reuters

Users who log into their Amazon.com accounts may see a label flagging products that have been frequently returned by past buyers, according to a report by The Information.

An orange label for a record player, for example, warned that the product was a “frequently returned item” and advised users to take a look at the customer reviews and item details before buying.

While the e-commerce giant has a 30-day free return policy for eligible products, the process of escalating and resolving customer complaints related to the returned product is tedious, and also takes up resources. The product warning could also potentially alert customers to sellers promoting items which may not be genuine, good-quality, accurate, or durable.

Amazon showing users “frequently returned” products

Amazon showing users “frequently returned” products | Photo Credit: amazon.com

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Amazon is yet to issue an official statement on the update or confirm whether it will be rolled out to its international websites as well.

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