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FTC settles claims against marketers of smartphone accessories for misrepresenting ability to accurately measure BAC

( January 23, 2017, 21:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Breathometer, which marketed two app-supported smartphone accessories for measuring blood alcohol content, has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that it lacked scientific evidence to back up its claims. Under the agreement, Breathometer and its founder, Charles Michael Yim, are required to notify and pay full refunds to consumers who bought their devices. They are also barred from making future accuracy claims for a consumer breathalyzer product unless such claims are supported by rigorous testing.Statement follows in full. ...

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