[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 242 (Monday, December 19, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-31122]


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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

[DKT. C-3539]

 

American Body Armor and Equipment, Inc.; Prohibited Trade 
Practices, and Affirmative Corrective Actions

AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.

ACTION: Consent Order.

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SUMMARY: In settlement of alleged violations of federal law prohibiting 
unfair acts and practices and unfair methods of competition, this 
consent order prohibits, among other things, a Florida-based company 
from misrepresenting that its bullet-resistant garments are certified, 
approved, endorsed, or sanctioned by any government body or private 
organization. In addition, the respondent is required to contact 
certain past purchasers and offer to provide replacement vests at a 
reduced cost.

DATES: Complaint and Order issued October 21, 1994.\1\

    \1\Copies of the Complaint and the Decision and Order are 
available from the Commission's Public Reference Branch, H-130, 6th 
Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20580.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lisa Kopchik or Joel Winston, FTC/S-4002, Washington, DC 20580. (202) 
326-3139 or 326-3153.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Thursday, June 6, 1991, there was 
published in the Federal Register, 56 FR 26096, a proposed consent 
agreement with analysis In the Matter of American Body Armor and 
Equipment, Inc., for the purpose of soliciting public comment. 
Interested parties were given sixty (60) days in which to submit 
comments, suggestions or objections regarding the proposed form of the 
order.
    Comments were filed and considered by the Commission. The 
Commission has ordered the issuance of the complaint in the form 
contemplated by the agreement, made its jurisdictional findings and 
entered an order to cease and desist, as set forth in the proposed 
consent agreement, in disposition of this proceeding.

(Sec. 6, 38 Stat. 721; 15 U.S.C. 46. Interprets or applies sec. 5, 
38 Stat. 719, as amended; 15 U.S.C. 45)
Donald S. Clark,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 94-31122 Filed 12-16-94; 8:45 am]
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