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Lights of America, Inc., Usman Vakil, and Farooq Vakil
The Federal Trade Commission sued Lights of America Inc. and related defendants for violating federal law by misrepresenting the light output and life expectancy of their LED bulbs, and falsely comparing the brightness of their LED bulbs with that of other light bulbs. A federal court ordered the defendants to pay $21 million to the FTC to provide refunds and banned the defendants from misrepresenting material facts about lighting products. Millions of people bought these LED bulbs at Costco, Sam’s Club, Walmart, hardware stores, grocery stores, and on Amazon.com. The FTC has already returned more than $12 million to people who bought these light bulbs. The claims process is still open.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
092 3145
Federal Register Notice
Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request (Energy Labeling Rule)
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Federal Register Notice
16 CFR Part 305: Energy Labeling Rule; Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Request for Public Comment
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FTC Proposes Amendments to Improve Usability of the Energy Labeling Rule
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The Federal Trade Commission has approved a Federal Register notice seeking comments on proposed non-substantive changes to the Energy Labeling Rule (Rule). The proposed amendments would organize the...
Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Christine S. Wilson on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Energy Labeling Rule
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Christine S. Wilson, Former Commissioner
Matter Number
R611004
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Dissenting Statement of Christine S. Wilson
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FTC Approves Updates to Energy Labeling Rule
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The Federal Trade Commission has amended its Energy Labeling Rule by updating comparability range and cost information for several products, including dishwashers, furnaces, pool heaters and room air...
Plain Language Guidance
The FTC “Lighting Facts” Label: Questions and Answers for Manufacturers
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The Energy Labeling Rule requires light bulb manufacturers to give consumers key information in an easy-to-read format. The Lighting Facts label gives shoppers the information they need to buy the...
Plain Language Guidance
Small Business Computer Security Basics
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Here are a few computer security basics to help your company, even if you’re the only employee. If you have employees, train them to follow these tips. If you collect any consumer information, also...
Federal Register Notice
16 CFR Part 305: Energy Labeling Rule; Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Request for Public Comments
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FTC Approves Energy Labeling Rule Changes and Seeks Comment on Others
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The Federal Trade Commission has approved amendments to the Energy Labeling Rule to improve access to energy labels online and improve labels for refrigerators, ceiling fans, central air conditioners...
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act: Regulations Under Section 5(c) of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
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The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA or Act), enacted in 1967, directs the Federal Trade Commission and the Food and Drug Administration to issue regulations requiring that all "consumer...
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act: Exemptions from Requirements and Prohibitions Under Part 500
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The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA or Act), enacted in 1967, directs the Federal Trade Commission and the Food and Drug Administration to issue regulations requiring that all "consumer...
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