
LG Slide-In Ranges and Freestanding Ranges
Allegations: Marketing products as safe and high quality when the oven knobs can be activated by accidental contact due to a defect
In September 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against LG Electronics U.S.A. for allegedly marketing its televisions as “energy efficient” and “Energy Star” certified when, in reality, the energy-saving features are automatically disabled when picture settings are changed, which is not adequately disclosed to consumers, causing them to incur additional charges on their electricity bills. (Munoz et al v. LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., Case No. 16-cv-5546, N. D. CA.)
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Allegations: Marketing products as safe and high quality when the oven knobs can be activated by accidental contact due to a defect
Allegations: Marketing that the ice machines make “Craft Ice” when they prematurely fail due to a defect
Allegations: Failing to disclose that appliances emit pollutants that are harmful to people
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing refrigerators as high quality, dependable, and capable of producing craft ice when they do not work as advertised due to a defect
Allegations: Marketing dishwashers as high quality and dependable when they malfunction, stop mid-cycle and become inoperable due to a defect in the LED control panel
NAD shines a light on picture claims.
Smartphones marketed as “water resistant” are increasingly proving to be more resistant to warranties than water.
Big picture: Expert endorsements can be misleading.
TINA.org is throwing the flag on several Big Game advertisers this year.