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Williams-Sonoma Hit with Record $3.2 Million Fine for Misleading 'Made in USA' Labels

The fine, the largest in a Made in USA case, comes after the company violated a 2020 FTC order by falsely claiming products were domestically produced.

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Williams-Sonoma has been slapped with a record-breaking civil penalty of $3.175 million for violating a 2020 Federal Trade Commission mandate that required the San Francisco company to truthfully disclose where its products are manufactured.
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Overview

  • Williams-Sonoma has agreed to pay a $3.2 million civil penalty for falsely advertising products as 'Made in USA' when they were manufactured abroad.
  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) enforced the penalty following a violation of a 2020 administrative order.
  • This settlement marks the largest-ever civil penalty in a Made in USA fraud case, emphasizing strict enforcement against deceptive marketing.
  • Williams-Sonoma is required to submit annual compliance reports and adhere to stringent requirements about manufacturing claims.
  • The company did not comment on the penalty but has faced previous legal actions for similar misleading advertising practices.