If you have recently purchased Pyrex measuring cups, you may be eligible for a refund.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending more than $88,000 in refunds to consumers after the agency took action against instant brandsmaker of Pyrex brand kitchen and home products, in 2023. The FTC accused the company of claiming that all of its popular glass measuring cups were made in the U.S., but some were actually imported from China, according to a FTC press release.
The FTC says “more than 110,000 units” of measuring cup sets made in China were sold to U.S. consumers.
“Instant Brands agreed to a settlement with the FTC that prohibited the company from making misleading claims about products being 'Made in USA' and required them to pay a monetary judgment,” the agency noted.
USA Today reports the Pyrex cups in question were produced in China from March 2021 to May 2022 after pandemic-era baking trends left the company unable to keep up with rising demand.
“Consumers rely on marketers to make genuine 'Made in USA' claims,” said Samuel Levine, director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. a previous statement. “If marketers move their manufacturing outside of the United States, even temporarily, they should update their advertising to make it accurate.”
How to get your Pyrex refund from the FTC
The FTC is sending checks to 10,259 consumers. Checks arrive automatically and no claim is required. Recipients must cash their checks within 90 days, the agency notes.
Consumers with questions about their payment should contact the refund administrator, Simpluris, at 833-244-7320, or visit the FTC's website at see frequently asked questions regarding the refund process.
For more information on refund data and a state-by-state breakdown of refunds in FTC cases, visit the agency interactive dashboards for reimbursement data. The FTC stated that in 2023, its actions led to $330 million in refunds.