Aterian agreed to pay $800,000 to resolve claims that Mueller kitchen products are falsely advertised as made in Austria, and no proof of purchase is required for consumers to benefit from the settlement.

The settlement benefits consumers who purchased various Mueller kitchen products between Dec. 9, 2018, and Aug. 23, 2023. A full list of covered products can be found on the settlement website.

Plaintiffs claim Aterian used an image of the Austrian flag and the name “Austria” to mislead consumers into believing Mueller kitchen products were made in Austria. The class action lawsuit contends the plaintiffs and other consumers paid more for Mueller products based on these representations.

Mueller is a kitchen products brand owned by Aterian.

Aterian hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $800,000 settlement to resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive a $7.50 cash payment or a $15 voucher per product. Regardless of which option they choose, claimants can receive compensation for up to two products, resulting in a maximum payment of $15 in cash or $30 in vouchers.

No proof of purchase is required to benefit from this settlement.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Jan. 30, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Feb. 29, 2024.

In order to receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by Jan. 30, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

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