Listings

[lenaquilt]

For a few seconds, an announcement appeared on the dashboard that etsy had disabled 2 complained listings and that they had sent an email. I did not receive any email and there are no disabled listings and the ad also disappeared. Has this happened to anyone else?

[PlatypusDream]

Looking at your shop, I can see items that can be dangerous for small children that Etsy would deactivate if they are reported.

These are the ones with small beads and parts, which are dangerous choking hazards, and the titles even say "for babies" in them! Every photo has small unattached wooden beads that one must assume are included in the listing.

If you are selling worldwide, your items must be tested and labelled for each country you sell to.

https://www.etsy.com/legal/policy/childrens-clothing-and-products/239344787532

"Etsy prohibits items intended for children under age 3 that present a choking hazard. This is inclusive of, but not limited to, the following:

• Items intended for children under age 3 with loose and/or unaffixed small parts. A small part is a part or piece that fits fully inside a cylinder which is 1.25” in diameter and ranges from 1–2.25” in depth.
• Oral use baby products that have been bejewelled or otherwise decorated with small materials that represent a choking risk, such as crystals, beads, and cabochons."

[ChillwolfArt]

Hi, I'm not sure what complained listings mean. But if you are the victim of bots removing your listings due to your photos being on another website (stolen perhaps), check in "Inactive" Listings. See if those listings are there (maybe with something saying Deactivated by Etsy). If that is the case, you must do a reverse image search to see who has stolen your listings, file a DMCA takedown. Then you have to proceed to prove you are the original owner of the photos.

I'm very sorry if this is indeed what happened to you. The fact that Sellers are guilty until proven innocent, while the thief carries on stealing photos. I hope this helps you.

[audreytherese · Accepted solution]

I get that red notice all the time now. I have it on my listings page now, saying 4 listings were removed even though nothing has been deactivated. It's just a glitch on the site. I don't worry as long as there's no email.

However, I would take note of Platypus' comments before listings are removed for being safety hazards. I think this is one of the listings they are referring to: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1788316647/soft-baby-blanket-personalized-baby

Though I don't think those wood blocks come with the blanket, they are in almost every photo and don't really make sense as to why they're there (not really helpful as a size reference, as those aren't a universal item and can be any size). I think they may just be a prop that the photos and listings would do better without. As Platypus noted, these can cause an issue when it appears they are included on items marketed for babies. 

[lenaquilt]

Thank you for your answer. No listing has been disabled, I just wanted to know if anyone else has received a red warning notice for something that doesn't happen. It seemed strange to me. You're right, wooden toys are not for sale and honestly I wouldn't have imagined that anyone would think otherwise. Each listing has a precise description of what is being sold. Thank you again and have a good day.