CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Chambers et al. v. Carol Cole Co., Inc. d/b/a NuFACE
24-cv-1938, S.D. Cal.
(Oct. 2024)
Trinity+ and Trinity Classic Facial Toning Devices and Wrinkle Reducer Attachments
Falsely representing that the products’ red-light therapy provides several benefits – including increasing collagen production, correcting discoloration, and reducing inflammation, fine lines and wrinkles – when they are not capable of providing such benefits
Falsely representing that the products’ microcurrent technology is “clinically proven” to enhance collagen and elastin production, improve circulation, and tighten and tone skin when the devices are not capable of providing such benefits
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