Laws
False Advertising
Product Liability
FTC
Odds and Ends
100
Federal consumer protection law applies to businesses that sell real estate, goods, or services in ______________ commerce.
What is interstate?
100
Advertising bargains that do not actually exist to lure customers in hopes that they will buy more expensive merchandise is __________________.
What is bait and switch?
100
Under product liability law, someone who is injured from a product's unsafe or defective condition may recover _____________.
What is damages (money)?
100
FTC stand for _____________________
What is Federal Trade Commission
100
This Latin phrase means "buyer beware."
What is caveat emptor?
200
The _____________ is the agency of the U.S. government that promotes free and fair trade practices.
What is the Federal Trade Commission? (FTC)
200
An ____________________ is an act that misleads consumers.
What is unfair and deceptive practice
200
You do not have to prove _____________ on the part of the manufacturer or seller if you are hurt using a defective product.
What is negligence?
200
The cooling off period gives you _______ business days to cancel contracts for most purchases made away from the seller's regular place of business.
What is 3?
200
Name the two products that can be legally sent to you through the mail without you ordering it.
What are samples and merchandise mailed by charities.
300
If you receive unordered goods in the mail, you can ____________________.
What is keep them without paying.
300
___________________ is any statement that deceives a buyer.
What is fraudulent misrepresentation
300
A food or drug is said to be ________________ if it contains any substance that may make it harmful to health.
What is injurious?
300
FTC regulations say that when you dial 900 numbers, you must be warned of the _____________ of the call.
What is cost?
300
When ordering by mail, telephone, fax or Internet, if no shipping time is stated, the seller must ship the item within _____ days.
What is 30?
400
Refusing to promise delivery of the advertised products within a reasonable period of time is an example of _____________________.
What is bait and switch?
400
These are legally binding orders to stop a practice that would mislead the public.
What is cease and desist orders
400
A food or drug is said to be _____________ if it contains any substance that will reduce its quality or strength below minimum standards.
What is adulterated?
400
A telephone call claiming that a person has won a prize, when there are hidden costs and restrictions, is an example of ___________________.
What is telemarketing fraud?
400
This is one method the government uses to discourage sale of items it believes are harmful to people's health.
What is high taxes or labeling and packaging or outright prohibition?
500
___________________ makes manufacturers or suppliers responsible for selling goods that are unreasonably dangerous, even if they have not been negligent (ex: Ryder truck accident).
What is strict liability?
500
When you subscribe to a magazine, CD club, or other plan that sends products regularly, the ______________ applies. This means you will be sent products unless you say no.
What is the negative option rule?
500
A food or drug is __________________ if its labeling or packaging is false or misleading.
What is misbranded?
500
The ____________________ applies to purchases of $25 or more made at the buyer's home, workplace, or dormitory. It also applies to consumer product parties given in private homes and to sales made in rented hotel rooms, fairgrounds, and restaurants.
What is the cooling off period?
500
Product liability only covers defective products that ______________.
What is cause damage?
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