Oreck Halo Vacuum Class Action Lawsuit

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A federal class action lawsuit has been filed against Oreck Corporation for allegedly lying about the germ-killing capabilities of its ultraviolet Oreck Halo vacuum and ProShield Air Purifier. Oreck settled similar allegations brought by the Federal Trade Commission in April, which accused Oreck of making false and deceptive health claims regarding these products.

The Oreck class action lawsuit takes aim at the Oreck Halo vacuum, which generates ultraviolet light onto the floor while vacuuming, and the ProShield Plus, a portable air cleaner that filters air particles using an electrostatic charge. The Halo retails for $599.95, while the ProShield Plus costs as much as $399.95.

According to the Oreck Halo vacuum class action lawsuit, Oreck aggressively advertised and marketed the Halo vacuum’s ability to “kill and reduce virtually all bacteria, viruses, germs, mold and allergens that exist on carpets and floor surfaces,” including the flu and common cold. An infomercial for the Oreck Halo claimed that it has been tested and shown to kill up to 99.9% of bacteria, certain common germs, and dangerous pathogens like E. coli and MRSA. Oreck also advertised that its ProShield Plus “captures and destroys many airborne viruses like the flu.”

These claims are unsubstantiated, however, and Oreck used them to justify charging consumers a substantial premium for the “germ killing” products, the class action lawsuit says.

Oreck agreed to pay the government $750,000 last month to resolve FTC charges that it made false and deceptive health claims regarding its Halo vacuum and ProShield Plus air cleaner products. Oreck also agreed to stop making claims that its appliances were scientifically proven to reduce the risk of flu and other illnesses, and eliminate virtually all common germs and allergens.

The Oreck Halo Class Action Lawsuit is Ruscitti v. Oreck Corporation, Case No. 1:11-cv-03121.

Did you buy an Oreck Halo vacuum or an Oreck ProShield Plus Air Cleaner? The attorneys working this case want to hear from you NOW! Go the Oreck Class Action Lawsuit page for more information.