Oh, Christmas Tree: Pricing Mix-up Burns Consumer Consumer News Oh, Christmas Tree: Pricing Mix-up Burns Consumer “I needed to spend that money on hams, not false advertising,” says frustrated consumer.
LEGO Lord of the Ring Pirate Ship Ambush Ad Alert LEGO Lord of the Ring Pirate Ship Ambush Perhaps you’ve braved the Paths of the Dead under the White Mountains and summoned the oathbreakers, the Dead Men of Dunharrow cursed by Isildur to remain in Middle-earth after failing…
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“Free” Gift Cards at Target Class Action “Free” Gift Cards at Target Allegations: Falsely marketing that consumers who spend $40 or more on toys and kids’ books could get a free $10 gift card when they’re actually charged $10 for the gift…
Orbeez Water Beads Class Action Orbeez Water Beads Allegations: Failing to warn consumers that toys may cause children severe health issues
Fisher-Price 3-in-1 SnugaPuppy Activity Center Class Action Fisher-Price 3-in-1 SnugaPuppy Activity Center Allegations: Marketing products as safe when one of the toys may come apart due to a defect and therefore is a choking hazard to young children
Amazon’s Great Holiday Climb Ad Alert Amazon’s Great Holiday Climb Why parents may need to be called in to this Roblox game rated 13+.
Ad or Not? YouTube Kids App Consumer News Ad or Not? YouTube Kids App Is this YouTube video geared toward youngsters an advertisement or original content?
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019 It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.
By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits Consumer News By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits A closer look at the who, what, when, where and why.
JCPenney’s Black Friday Fail Ad Alert JCPenney’s Black Friday Fail Twitter exchange with consumer exposes how store may deactivate a coupon before it expires.
Transitions Lenses Ad Alert Transitions Lenses Transitions lenses are marketed as changing tint in a flash— leaving consumers in the dark about how long it actually takes.
Target Misses the Mark with Made in USA Claims Consumer News Target Misses the Mark with Made in USA Claims TINA.org probe finds widespread examples of false and deceptive “Made in the USA” product representations.
Fisher-Price Dancin’ Tunes Music Mat Ad Alert Fisher-Price Dancin’ Tunes Music Mat Product packaging depicts a mat size that is out of tune with reality.
Bagging Claims by Unofficial Oscar Swag Companies Consumer News Bagging Claims by Unofficial Oscar Swag Companies Cue the play-off music.
3Doodler Start Pen Ad Alert 3Doodler Start Pen The ink will run dry before you get close to creating all the objects depicted in this ad.