Konkurencja i konsument · 20.06.1997
Comtrad Industries, Inc.; Prohibited Trade Practices, and Affirmative Corrective Actions
In settlement of alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices and unfair methods of competition, this consent order prohibits, among other things, the Virginia-based company from misrepresenting the ability of any food storage product to cool food items or maintain proper cold storage temperatures and to hold its cooling capacity after being unplugged, or misrepresenting the effect of operating such a product off a car battery when the car is not running, and requires the respondent to substantiate any claims regarding the safety and efficacy of food storage products.