[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 77 (Thursday, April 21, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-9628] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: April 21, 1994] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION [Dkt. C-3481] Personal Protective Armor Association, 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 acts and practices and unfair methods of competition, this consent order prohibits, among other things, a Maryland-based association for manufacturers of soft body armor (bullet-proof vests) from entering into any agreement with its members that would restrict them from engaging in comparative advertising or offering product- liability insurance, guarantees or warranties on soft body armor, and from placing any restraints on soft body armor advertising, that is not deceptive or false, including restricting information about prices, product availability, and body armor performance characteristics. DATES: Complaint and Order issued March 17, 1994.\1\ \1\Copies of the Complaint, the Decision and Order, and Commissioner Starek's statement are available from the Commission's Public Reference Branch, H-130, 6th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20580. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Nolan, FTC/S-2624, Washington, DC 20580. (202) 326-2770. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Wednesday, January 5, 1994, there was published in the Federal Register, 59 FR 585, a proposed consent agreement with analysis In the Matter of Personal Protective Armor Association, 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) Donald S. Clark, Secretary. [FR Doc. 94-9628 Filed 4-20-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6750-01-M