[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 119 (Wednesday, June 19, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 31119] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-15490] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION [Docket No. C-3640] Frank A. Latronica, Jr., et al.; 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 or deceptive acts or practices and unfair methods of competition, this consent order requires, among other things, the distributor and the manufacturer of the Duram Emergency Escape Mask to possess competent and reliable scientific evidence to substantiate claims that their mask will absorb, filter out, or otherwise protect the user from any hazardous gas or fumes associated with fires, and for claims that the mask is appropriate for use in mines. In addition, the consent order requires the respondents to provide a disclosure statement on all package labels and inserts for the mask, or any substantially similar product. DATES: Complaint and Order issued February 12, 1996.\1\ \1\ Copies of the Complaint and the Decision and Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Branch, H-130, 6th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan E. Krause, Chicago Regional Office, Federal Trade Commission, 55 East Monroe Street, Suite 1437, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 353- 4441. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Tuesday, June 6, 1995, there was published in the Federal Register, 60 FR 29850, a proposed consent agreement with analysis In the Matter of Frank A. Latronica, Jr., et al., 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. Comments were filed and considered by the Commission. 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. 96-15490 Filed 6-18-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6750-01-M