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(2010-09-16)FTC Shines a Light on Company’s Deceptive Claims for its LED Bulbs
It’s reported that the light output and lifespan have been exaggerated by American bulb manufacturers. Also they misled American consumers about the brightness of LED bulbs. The Federal Trade Commission has sued a light bulb manufacturer headquartered in California.
FTC alleges that in many cases, LED bulbs made in America are with less light output than that claimed in the promotional material. FTC is seeking a permanent injunction to stop the defendants’ illegal act, as well as monetary redress for consumers who bought the deceptively labeled products.
The vote for authorizing the filing of the complaint was 5-0. The lawsuit was filed to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on September 7, 2010 against Lights of America, Inc.: Usman Vakil; and Farooq Vakil.
News of the Commission’s complaint can be found as a link to this press release on the FTC’s Web site. The FTC services consumers to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business and provide information to help spot, stop, and avoid them.