2542. Misbranding of Dry Clime infrared lamps.    U. S. v. 23     *     *     *.    (F. D. C.
No. 24711.    Sample No. 30585-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   April 9,1948, Southern District of California.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about February 24 and 26, 1948, by the Dry Clime
Lamp Corp., from Greensburg, Ind.
PRODUCT: 23 Dry Clime infrared lamps at Los Angeles, Calif., together with
250 circulars entitled "Dry Clime Lamp." Examination showed that the lamps
consisted of a stand holding a reflector and an electrical heating unit.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), certain statements in the
labeling of the article were false and misleading. These statements represented
and suggested that the article would bring a dry desert climate in the bedroom;
that it would be effective in the treatment of acute and chronic conditions,
colds, coughs, "stuffiness" or sinus headaches, infected sinuses, asthma, bron-
chial cough and attacks, any respiratory conditions made worse by cold, damp
air and benefited by a warm, dry, desert climate, croup attacks, rheumatism,
arthritis, neuritis, muscular aches and pains, acute and chronic respiratory
conditions, bronchitis, and sinus conditions and sinus pains; that its use would
result in easier breathing and more restful sleep; and that the article would
clear the nasal passages, relieve congestion, and minimize coughing. The
article would not be effective for those purposes.
DISPOSITION : July 2, 1948. The Dry Clime Lamp Corp., claimant, having con-
sented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and
the product was ordered released under bond for relabeling under the super-
vision of the Federal Security Agency.
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