Jo-Ann’s Wool Yarns Ad Alert Jo-Ann’s Wool Yarns Retailer removes wool content claim from website following TINA.org inquiry.
Funny Bunny: What’s Angora Wool, Anyway? Consumer News Funny Bunny: What’s Angora Wool, Anyway? Here comes Peter Cottontail again, to review all the types of rabbit hair you might see advertised.
Woolite Darks and Gentle Cycle Laundry Detergents Class Action Woolite Darks and Gentle Cycle Laundry Detergents Allegations: Deceptively marketing that detergents bring color back to clothing
Bass Pro Redhead Lifetime Guarantee All-Purpose Wool Socks Class Action Bass Pro Redhead Lifetime Guarantee All-Purpose Wool Socks Allegations: Misrepresenting that socks come with a “lifetime guarantee” that allows consumers to replace worn-out socks with a new pair at no charge when the lifetime guarantee changed to a…
The Willow Curve Ad Alert The Willow Curve Futuristic-looking device promises relief from nerve and joint pain but clinical trials appear to be lacking.
Federal Laws Governing Ads Consumer Basics Federal Laws Governing Ads There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.
Is that 100 Percent Cashmere? Ad Alert Is that 100 Percent Cashmere? Reader says she was “duped” into buying a cashmere cap that turned out to be only 3 percent cashmere.
Clothing: What Material is Really in Your Closet? Consumer News Clothing: What Material is Really in Your Closet? We all know that clothes look better on supermodels than on us. No news there. But when are clothing ads considered deceptive? Misleading ads for clothing and textiles come in…
Banana Republic Honeycomb Merino Shawl Cardigan Class Action Banana Republic Honeycomb Merino Shawl Cardigan
LASIK Providers Unclear on Risks Ad Alert LASIK Providers Unclear on Risks The FDA sent warning letters to four LASIK providers for promoting the procedure on their websites without adequate warning about the risks involved.
Allbirds Running Shoes Class Action Allbirds Running Shoes Allegations: Misleadingly marketing running shoes as environmentally friendly
Hefty Recycling Bag Class Action Hefty Recycling Bag Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “recycling” bags that are “designed to handle all types of recyclables” and “[r]educe your environmental impact” when the bags are not recyclable at many facilities…
Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals Consumer News Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals Don’t confuse this type of marketing for a silver bullet.
Hefty and Great Value Recycling Bags Class Action Hefty and Great Value Recycling Bags Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “recycling” bags
Glad Recycling Bags Class Action Glad Recycling Bags Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “recycling” bags
Glad Recycling Bags Class Action Glad Recycling Bags Allegations: Falsely advertising products as “Recycling” bags for municipal use