Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org
March 31st, 2020
FTC takes action against home goods and kitchenware company for misleading made in the USA claims.
Browsing the "made in USA" Tag
Walmart Mainstays Food Strainers
January 9th, 2020
Walmart continues to mislead consumers looking to purchase American-made products.
Iron Company
October 18th, 2019
FTC spots potentially misleading made in the USA claims in company's marketing.
BedHead Pajamas
October 16th, 2019
Sleepwear company makes changes to made in the USA marketing in wake of FTC inquiry.
Why the FTC Needs a Made in USA Rule
October 10th, 2019
Businesses that can legitimately claim their products are made in USA have a distinct advantage over competitors selling foreign-made goods.
New Balance Made in USA
September 26th, 2019
In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance Athletic Shoes, Inc. for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about
MUSA Recidivists
September 26th, 2019
1. New Balance In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about
Status and Updates
August 29th, 2019
August 22, 2019: TINA.org files with the FTC a Petition for Rulemaking to Promulgate Regulations for Made in the USA Claims.
Summary of Action
August 29th, 2019
In August 2019, TINA.org filed a petition requesting that the Federal Trade Commission use its rulemaking authority to expand its
New Balance Shoes
August 27th, 2019
July 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. January 2019: A federal judge granted preliminary approval
Australian Gold Spray Gel with Instant Bronzer
August 27th, 2019
August 2019: This case was voluntarily dismissed as to the named plaintiff and as to the class members. July 2019:
FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996
August 22nd, 2019
A review of the FTC's Made in USA enforcement actions
Kenall Lighting
August 8th, 2019
Company sees that light after FTC inquiry into its made in the USA claims.
Geier Glove Company Kangaroo Gloves
July 31st, 2019
Company's made in the USA claims should be taken down (under).
NuBra
June 21st, 2019
Support is a key feature of any bra -- support for advertising claims, that is.
TINA.org’s Made in USA Actions
June 13th, 2019
A review of TINA.org’s work uncovering (and putting an end to) deceptive made in the USA ad campaigns.
American Beer Equipment
May 29th, 2019
FTC scrutinizes beer equipment that doesn't meet its standard to be marketed as American-made.
TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma
May 22nd, 2019
MADISON, CONN. May 22, 2019 – Williams-Sonoma brands including Williams-Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, PBteen, Pottery Barn Kids, Rejuvenation and West
UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit over Misleading Made in USA Claims
May 21st, 2019
Settlement comes after TINA.org alerted FTC to hundreds of products deceptively marketed as American-made.
