Febreze Plug-In Air Freshener
Allegations: Falsely marketing that each refill lasts 50 days
Febreze Car Vent Clips
In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Procter & Gamble Company for allegedly misleadingly marketing Frebreze Car Vent Clips as lasting for up to 30 days, “safe to use” and “mess-free” when, according to plaintiffs, the vent clips leak oil and other substances during normal use due to a defect and cause damage to interior surfaces. (Davis et al v. The Procter & Gamble Company, Case No. 20-cv-3220, N.D. Cal.)
Class-Action Tracker
Febreze
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products “eliminate[] odors” when they do not
The Latest
CATrends: Deceptive ‘Plant-Based’ Claims
A deceptive marketing trend takes root.
NCPW 2025: Fighting against Deceptive Marketing
If you’ve been misled by an ad, regulators want to hear from you. We do too.
Period Stigma and the Deceptive Marketing of Menstrual Products
How negative feelings surrounding menstruation have influenced period product marketing.
2025 Deceptive Ad Trends
A closer look at what we’ll be monitoring in the new year.
How Investing in the Cutting Edge Can Bleed You Dry
What consumers should know about software tethering.