[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 127 (Wednesday, July 2, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 35820] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-17364] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION [Dkt. C-3737] SplitFire, Inc.; Prohibited Trade Practices, and Affirmative Corrective Actions AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Consent order. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In settlement of alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices and unfair methods of competition, this consent order prohibits, among other things, the Illinois spark plugs manufacturer from making fuel economy, emissions, horsepower, or cost savings claims without competent and reliable scientific evidence to support them. The consent order also prohibits misrepresentations regarding the existence, contents, validity, results, conclusions or interpretations of any test or study. In addition, the consent order requires the respondent to possess competent and reliable scientific evidence to substantiate claims in endorsement or testimonials. DATES: Complaint and Order issued April 28, 1997.\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, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Fremont, Federal Trade Commission, San Francisco Regional Office, 901 Market St., Suite 570, San Francisco, CA 94103. (415) 356-5270. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Thursday, February 20, 1997, there was published in the Federal Register, 62 FR 7785, a proposed consent agreement with analysis In the Matter of Splitfire, 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. No comments having been received, 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) Benjamin I. Berman, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 97-17364 Filed 7-1-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6750-01-M