Azrak-Hamway International, Inc., et al.; Prohibited Trade Practices, and Affirmative Corrective Actions

Samenvatting

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 New York-based manufacturers and distributors of toys from using deceptive demonstrations and certain other misrepresentations. In addition, the consent order requires the respondents to offer full refunds to consumers who bought Steel Tec toy vehicles, and to notify television stations that ran the challenged advertisements of the Commission action, and of the availability of guidelines for screening children's advertising.