Reebok fined for false claims about muscle toning shoes (Refunds available)

[Deactivated] on 23/10/2014 - 15:38

The Federal Court has ordered Reebok Australia to pay $350,000 for making false claims about its EasyTone shoes.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launched the court proceedings over the promotion of the shoes between >September 2011 and February 2013.

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It has also agreed to provide a refund of $35 per pair of shoes purchased to customers who feel they suffered loss or >damage as a result of Reebok's claims.

The ACCC's action against Reebok followed moves by its US counterpart over similar claims in that country.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-23/reebok-fined-over-fals…

So, if you bought a pair hoping to tone up your backside, you can claim a refund.

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Comments

  • cypher67 on 23/10/2014 - 15:58
    -6

    Good to see tax payers dollars are being used to put the real crimals away.

    • [Deactivated] on 23/10/2014 - 19:41
      +3

      False advertisement is against the law, it shouldn't go unpunished because there are worse crimes.

  • [Deactivated] on 23/10/2014 - 16:21
    +2

    $35 refund is a bit weird. I would have thought you were either misled and so should receive a full refund, or you were not mislead and should receive nothing. Taking averages doesn't seem to solve anything.

  • THE MAD MONK on 23/10/2014 - 18:57
    +1

    Rebbok should be congratulated for successfully selling to dumbos shoes that make you muscly

    • ThadtheChad on 24/10/2014 - 01:06

      Hitting the drink a bit too hard TMM?

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