Lewis Firm PLLCというワシントンDCにある法律事務所が、消費者保護法違反、及び虚偽の広告表示の可能性があるとのことで、Tunze Aquarientechnik GMBHを調査しているようです。今回このようなことが事態になったのは、プロペラ型パワーヘッドの実験でTunzeの幾つかのモデルで競合他社と比べて流量の広告表示が実際と差があったことが明らかになったあとです。今回の調査は、実際に訴えたわけではなく、あくまで現在の使用者のための調査と言う位置づけです。
via [CNBC]
以下、CNBCに掲載されていた記事の一部です。書いてある内容は、プロペラ型パワーヘッドの実験で実際の流量と広告の流量表示が違っており、消費者保護法違反、虚偽の広告表示の疑いがあるとのこと、です。今後の成り行きを見守りたいと思います。
WASHINGTON, Aug 25, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Lewis Firm PLLC is conducting an investigation into potential violations of consumer protection and false advertising laws by Tunze Aquarientechnik GMBH, a Penzberg, Germany-based manufacturer of aquarium components, and its North American subsidiary, Tunze USA LLC (collectively, “Tunze”). The firm’s investigation centers on misrepresentations regarding the output flow rates produced by certain propeller-based aquarium circulation pumps manufactured by Tunze and sold throughout the United States.
According to a recent study performed by engineers from Penn State University, Tunze’s advertisements and promotional literature drastically overstate the output flow rates produced by at least three of its Turbelle Stream 2 series aquarium pumps. Specifically, the study found that the stated flow rates of Tunze’s 6105, 6205 and 6305 series pumps are exaggerated by 46%, 80% and 120%, respectively. (See http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2011/7/aafeature.) By contrast, Tunze’s competitors were found to have either understated or accurately reported the flow rates of their propeller pumps. (See http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2011/7/aafeature_album/figure_14_pump_flowrate.jpg.) The Lewis Firm PLLC is a Washington, DC law firm with extensive experience in the investigation and prosecution of fraud and consumer fraud claims. The firm specializes in the representation of consumers in product defect matters. If you own a Tunze Turbelle Stream 2 model 6105, 6205 or 6305 aquarium pump and wish to obtain additional information about your rights, please contact The Lewis Firm PLLC by email at info@lewis-firm.com. Please include the model number of your pump, the date of purchase and your state of residence in your correspondence.
Michael P. Lewis The Lewis Firm PLLC 901 New York Ave., N.W. Ste. 550 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 630-6257 info@lewis-firm.com Attorney Advertising. (C) 2010 The Lewis Firm PLLC. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is The Lewis Firm PLLC. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter. We are happy to discuss your particular case.
SOURCE: The Lewis Firm PLLC CONTACT: The Lewis Firm PLLC Michael P. Lewis, 202-630-6257 info@lewis-firm.com Copyright Business Wire 2011 -0- KEYWORD: United States
