CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Purdy et al. v. Enerco Group, Inc.
25-cv-734, N.D. Ohio
(April 2025)
Enerco’s DeWalt 70,000 BTU outdoor portable cordless forced air propane heaters
Marketing products as safe when they can overheat and catch fire due to a defect
Pending
When the sale price is the regular price.
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Order puts platforms like Amazon and Walmart on notice.
Advertised “best deal ever” comes with some caveats.
Before paying a company for something, know all your options.