oreck ads falsely claim vacuums killed flu, lawsuit says [updated] - better air purifier

Oreck Corp.
Claiming to create a better vacuum.
But the company says its Halo vacuum and some air purifiers kill almost all bacteria, bacteria and viruses, including the flu virus, too much, according to a consumer lawsuit filed in the Federal Court of Los Angeles.
The suit lists two plaintiffs, Roxy Edge in Los Angeles and Linda Gonzalez in Broome County, New York. Y.
And seek certification as a collective action.
The lawsuit alleges that Oreck falsely claimed in television and print ads that the Halo vacuum had killed "as many as 99 ".
9% "of the bacteria and filed similar false charges against its ProShield Air Purifier.
"The defendant's claim is not fully supported by credible, scientific testing or other evidence, nor is it true," the suit states . ".
Oreck did not immediately respond to requests for comment. [
Update 6: 43. m. : Oreck Corp.
Spokesman John Van Mol said in a statement that the company "does not see any value in the plaintiff's lawyer case and intends to strongly defend the proceedings. "]
In May, the company agreed to pay $750,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission against similar charges.
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Stuart pfeifer Photo: Oreck Corp.
Its Halo vacuum ads.
Credit: Consumer Report.