PURCHASERS OF "THE SNUGGIE" TO GET REFUND

The Federal Trade Commission is mailing out more than 200,000 refund checks worth a total of more than $7.2 million to people who bought products including the Snuggie sleeved blanket and Magic Mesh Door, which the agency says were deceptively sold as “buy-one-get-one-free.” The FTC alleged that the Allstar Marketing Group used TV ads with “buy-one-get-one-free” offers that didn’t disclose all of the costs. Consumers who purchased products marketed by Allstar will receive checks averaging $33.14. The company says, with a straight face, “We are happy with the consumer protection work the FTC has done, and we have dramatically improved our communication with consumers since this occurrence. It is our mission to continue providing consumers with the most innovative products at the best prices.” Consumers who have questions about the refunds can call 1-877-982-1294.
* And if you call right now, you get two – yes, TWO refund checks, and this lovely set of steak knives.
* I, for one, am perfectly happy with my Snuggie Mermaid Tail.
* This is nice, FTC, but what about my skyrocketing cellphone and cable bills?
* And I’m still waiting for somebody to do something about my Hatchimals that wouldn’t hatch.
* PHONE TOPIC: What ridiculous product have you bought from TV? Do you like it? Is it useful?