FTC Seeks Comments on $815,809 Settlement of False Made in USA Claims
The Federal Trade Commission seeks comments by Sept. 26 on a proposed settlement of Made in USA violations that would see Electrowarmth pay $815,809 to resolve charges that it labeled and advertised “bunk warmer” mattress pads for truck bunks as…
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made in the U.S. when actually they were “in numerous instances” wholly imported from China, the FTC said in a notice. Under the settlement, Electrowarmth also would be required to identify and notify certain customers of the settlement within 30 days, the notice said. Electrowarmth also would have to file a compliance report within one year after the order becomes final, and notify the FTC within 14 days of certain changes that would affect compliance with the agreement.