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Individuals who purchased Pyrex glass measuring cups on Amazon.com that were advertised as made in the United States, but were actually imported from China, may be receiving a refund payment a settlement. The FTC is issuing PayPal payments to qualifying consumers that did not cash their settlement check.
In 2024, Instant Brands LLC, the manufacturer of Pyrex-brand kitchen and home products, agreed to pay $129,416 to settle a class action lawsuit. The FTC lawsuit alleged that Instant Brands falsely advertised certain Pyrex glass measuring cups as “Made in USA” when, during a period of high demand, some of these products were actually manufactured in China and sold to U.S. consumers.
According to the 2023 complaint, the FTC alleged that Instant Brands sold more than 110,000 Pyrex measuring cup sets that were manufactured in China, but were advertised as "Made in USA." During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company was not able to meet demand for Pyrex sets sold on Amazon and shipped products manufactured in China.
In October 2024, the FTC initially sent checks totaling more than $88,000 to 10,259 consumers.
Who qualifies for a Pyrex settlement payout?
Individuals must meet the following criteria:
- They purchased Pyrex glass measuring cups on Amazon.com between March 2021 and May 2022.
- The measuring cups they received were labeled “Made in China” but were advertised online as “Made in USA.”
- They did not receive or cash an FTC settlement check, initially mailed out in October 2024.
How much will FTC settlement payments be?
Cash payment: Qualifying consumers will receive a cash payment. Final amount will be determined by the cost and number of products purchased from Amazon.
No claim form required
Eligible consumers were not required to submit a claim to receive a settlement payment. Amazon purchase records were used to identify qualifying individuals.
Payout options
- PayPal: The settlement administrator is issuing PayPal payments using the email address on file with Amazon to qualified consumers who did not cash their check.
Important dates
- Settlement finalized: March 1, 2023
- Refund checks mailed: October 2024
- PayPal payments issued: March 2026
Why did this false advertising settlement happen?
This settlement was the result of allegations that Instant Brands LLC falsely advertised certain Pyrex glass measuring cups as “Made in USA” when some were actually manufactured in China. During the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for Pyrex measuring cups increased, and Instant Brands could not meet this demand with U.S.-made products alone.
The company imported some measuring cups from China but continued to market them as made in the United States, both in product listings and in broader advertising that emphasized the brand’s “made in the USA heritage.” The FTC order prohibits Instant Brands from making unqualified "Made in the USA" claims unless it can substantiate them, and requires additional disclosures for certain product components and assembly.
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