A seller of 3D-printed sleeves for attaching Apple AirTags to Samsung TV remotes found their Amazon account deactivated. The seller followed Amazon's compatible product guidelines, but an automated system flagged the listings for IP violations, claiming they were selling a Samsung device instead of an accessory.

The seller, who manufactures the product themselves, submitted a notarized authorization letter to reinstate the account. Amazon's system rejected it, leaving the seller stuck in a submission loop with no clear path to appeal, fearing permanent bans for submitting new information.

This case highlights the limitations of Amazon's automated IP enforcement for third-party sellers. Commenters suggest keyword filters are overly aggressive and that large sellers have dedicated support channels unavailable to small businesses. The incident raises questions about platform fairness for independent manufacturers.