The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing over $88,000 in refunds to consumers who purchased measuring cups marketed as "Made in USA" by Instant Brands, the manufacturer of Pyrex products. The FTC's action stems from a 2023 case where Instant Brands was charged with falsely advertising that all its glass measuring cups were made domestically, while some were actually imported from China.

According to the FTC, more than 110,000 units of these Chinese-made measuring cup sets were sold under false pretenses. Instant Brands agreed to a settlement with the FTC that included halting deceptive marketing practices and paying a monetary judgment.

The FTC is issuing checks to 10,259 consumers. Recipients are advised to cash their checks within 90 days as specified on the check. For questions regarding payments, consumers can contact Simpluris at 833-244-7320 or visit the FTC website for frequently asked questions about the refund process. The FTC emphasizes that it never requires individuals to pay money or provide account information to receive a refund.

The Commission’s interactive dashboards offer a state-by-state breakdown of refunds in various cases. In 2023 alone, FTC actions resulted in $330 million being refunded to consumers nationwide.

The Federal Trade Commission aims to promote competition and protect and educate consumers. The agency asserts it will never demand money, make threats, instruct individuals to transfer money, or promise prizes. More information on consumer topics can be found at consumer.ftc.gov. Fraudulent activities can be reported at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Updates from the FTC are available through social media channels and subscriptions for news alerts.

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