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2023-03-09-Bates-Order.pdf

Here are the key points summarized:

FTC Order for Chaucer Accessories, Inc., Bates Accessories, Inc., and Bates Retail Group, Inc.

  1. False Advertising: The companies made false claims about their products being "Made in USA" when they were not.
  2. Settlement: The companies agreed to settle the FTC lawsuit by contacting customers who purchased affected products.
  3. Notification: Customers received an email notification stating that the products were not all or virtually all Made in USA and were imported instead.
  4. Order Effective Date: The order was final and effective upon publication on the Commission's website.
  5. Termination Date: The order will terminate 20 years from its issuance, unless a complaint is filed alleging any violation of the order.
  6. Compliance Monitoring: The FTC may monitor the companies' compliance with the order through written requests for additional information or records and interviews with individuals affiliated with the companies.

Overall, the order requires the companies to notify customers who purchased affected products and prohibits them from making false claims about their products in the future.

Published: 2023-06-26 · Source: FTC

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