Target Misses the Mark with Made in USA Claims
June 27th, 2017
TINA.org probe finds widespread examples of false and deceptive "Made in the USA" product representations.
Browsing the "made in USA" Tag
Target Made in the USA Error Data
June 26th, 2017
Below are 100 examples of Made in the USA misrepresentations on Target.com found by TINA.org in the spring of 2017.
Target Summary of Action
June 24th, 2017
The Federal Trade Commission previously investigated Target Corporation’s use of false and deceptive “Made in the USA” product labeling. In response
The USA Trailer Store
May 24th, 2017
Company touting U.S. manufacturing specializes in the piecing together of foreign parts.
Shinola Watches
May 12th, 2017
October 2016: This case was dismissed after the parties reported that they resolved the matter. More information about the reasons
Wellness Brand Pet Food
May 4th, 2017
April 2017: A federal judge dismissed this action finding that the complaint failed to sufficiently allege injury and a likelihood
Citizens of Humanity Jeans and Macy’s
April 28th, 2017
February 2017: A federal judge dismissed this case after the named plaintiff notified the Court that she did not intend
Suntactics
March 29th, 2017
The sun sets on company's unqualified Made in the USA claims following FTC inquiry.
Wilson Electronics
March 21st, 2017
FTC finds Made in the USA claims for cellphone signal boosters out of range.
Ratio Coffee
March 16th, 2017
Coffeemaker's Made in the USA marketing takes a lump after FTC inquiry.
Target’s ‘U.S.-Made’ Room Essentials Pillows
March 2nd, 2017
FTC inquiry into retailer's Made in the USA claims sparks changes to company's overall packaging process.
Electro-Harmonix
February 8th, 2017
Company's Made in the USA marketing strikes the wrong chord with the FTC.
Rockstar Energy Drinks and Caffeinated Drinks
January 23rd, 2017
December 2016: A federal judge dismissed this action finding, among other things, that plaintiffs failed to meet the heightened pleading
Patriot Tube
January 19th, 2017
FTC brings company's questionable Made in the USA claims into the light of day.
Commando Lock Company
December 14th, 2016
FTC inquiry prompts changes to company's Made in the USA claims.
AG Jeans and Nordstrom
December 12th, 2016
October 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of this settlement. February 2016: A federal judge preliminarily approved the proposed
Lands’ End “Made in the USA” Claims
December 5th, 2016
December 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. April 2016: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of
Walmart, Lifetime and ‘The American Dream’
October 3rd, 2016
Both these companies possess a checkered past when it comes to Made in the USA claims.