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eBay bans airbag sales as concerns about faulty or counterfeit parts rise

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What happened

eBay became the latest online retailer to ban the sale of airbags and many of their components.

Aftermarket parts can be risky if they turn out to be fake or defective.

Key facts

  • Reported by NPR Top and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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