CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Garcia et al v. Corelle Brands, LLC d/b/a Instant Brands Inc.
21-cv-2518, N.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2021)
Instant Pot pressure cookers, including the Lux and the Duo Nova
Failing to adequately disclose that warranties are contingent on consumers registering their personal information
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.
Cecilia D’Anastasio, Bloomberg