"These kind of criminal businesses are drawn to selling online for the same reasons as legitimate businesses, " says FredFelman, a spokesman for MarkMonitor.
MarkMonitor's FredFelman agrees that while manufacturers and online selling sites could be more vigilant about tracking recalled products, the burden of protecting children from toxic toys falls on the consumer.
"This is the equivalent of a death penalty for a Web site, " admits FredFelman, a spokesperson for MarkMonitor, one of the brand management and security firms that would be accredited by the program.