Q: How do I get my money back on a false misrepresentation of a claim on a product I bought?
I purchased a device that claimed FDA approval and it is not. I based the purchase on being told it was FDA approved.
A: A Hawaii attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for five weeks. Hawaii consumer laws aside, which only a local attorney could advise about, the most practical approach could be to request refund through the company's customer service department. If there's more to the matter, such as injury related to the FDA approval or package warnings, that could be something for a product liability attorney to advise on. But for now, if you haven't already resolved the matter, starting with a simple request could be your first option. If that doesn't work, you could consider small claims or other self-help measures. If it's simply a small off-the-shelf item, there's probably no point opening the door to unnecessary legal fees. I hope there were no injuries related to use of the product, and there is no mention of them. But if there were, then an attorney consult could be worth considering. Good luck
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