Stellantis Steers Away from Deceptive Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN. April 9, 2025 — Dutch automaker Stellantis has paused its new “American Born” campaign after getting called out by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org). Released in the wake…

2025 Stellantis Made in USA Database

Jeep, Dodge and Ram Pump the Brakes on Built in USA Claims Following TINA.org Inquiry

New ads came and went amid increased attention on U.S. auto manufacturing industry.

www.boironusa.com

Allegations: Falsely representing that the website protects consumers’ privacy when it allows a third party to spy on visitors to its website for advertising purposes

The Marketing Myth of the ‘Made in USA’ Car

TINA.org investigations expose the truth and prompt marketing changes

Dude Wipes Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Assembled in USA” and “USA-Made”

WaterWipes

Allegations: Falsely marketing wipes as “100% Biodegradable”

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

Reynolds Wrap

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing foil as being made in the USA when materials used in the product come from outside of the U.S.

Pyrex’s Made in USA Claims

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as made in the USA when some were made in China

New Balance Sneakers

Allegations: False made in USA claims

LandAirSea 54 GPS Tracker

Allegations: Falsely marketing devices as “manufactured in the USA” when components are made in China and Taiwan

Glassesusa.com

Allegations: Falsely marketing that it protects consumers’ privacy when it allows a third party to spy on visitors to its website for targeted advertising purposes

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024

Looking back at our accomplishments.

Cove USA

Hidden fee is a bummer.

USAA Interest-bearing Accounts

Allegations: Marketing itself as a bank that is dedicated to military members, veterans, and their families when the bank charges them interest rates and fees that are so high they…

Check Your Six: Deceptive Ads That Target Military Members

TINA.org observes Military Consumer Month the only way we know how – by sharing deceptive ads.

CeraVe Acne Products

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that products were safe

Walmart’s Made in USA Claims for Aluminum Products

Lawsuit accuses mega-retailer of misleading consumers looking to buy American-made.

Lifetime Memberships to 24 Hour Fitness

Allegations: Misrepresenting that lifetime members paid only annual renewal fees and that the fees remained the same for the rest of the member’s life without adequately disclosing that the gym…