FTC Settles with Razer Over Mask Misclaims

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing over $1 million in refunds to 6,764 consumers who purchased Razer's Zephyr masks, which were falsely marketed as N95-grade during the COVID-19 pandemic. Razer agreed to a settlement following a lawsuit by the FTC, which included a $100,000 fine and a fund for consumer relief. The masks, sold between October 2021 and January 2022, were advertised as having N95-grade filters, but testing revealed they failed to meet N95 standards. Consumers who bought the masks will receive full refunds via checks or PayPal, with specific redemption timelines. The FTC emphasized that no additional payment or account information is required to receive these refunds. This settlement concludes the FTC's action against Razer for misleading health claims during a global health crisis.