Beware Of Ab Tronic!

Adrian Wong · 16th Oct 2005, 11:54 PM

We have all been watching infomercials on Ab Tronic for a long time now.

And just yesterday, I cam by this page. Check it out - http://wcpo.com/wcpo/localshows/dont...ey/dff06d.html

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JUST LAST THURSDAY, THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION FILED SUIT AGAINST THE MAKERS OF THREE OF THESE BELTS: AB TRONIC, FAST ABS, AND AB ENERGIZER.

THE FTC CLAIMS THERE'S NO PROOF THEY TIGHTEN MUSCLES OR SLIM YOUR WAIST.

And check the date of this article - 05/13/02 12:57:10

That means the FTC sued Ab Tronic over 3 years ago. And they are still selling them HERE???

They probably think since we are a third world country, we have third world brains.

They are probably right since our STUPID government never bothered to check the veracity of their claims, or pass laws that can protect us against such products.

Spread the word!

aKho · 17th Oct 2005, 09:56 AM

oops, i bought an ab tronic like 5 years ago.. and only use it a few times. lol.

Dashken · 17th Oct 2005, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by aKho

oops, i bought an ab tronic like 5 years ago.. and only use it a few times. lol.

Coz you got your 6-packs already?

aKho · 17th Oct 2005, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dashken

Coz you got your 6-packs already?

yup. it's well hidden under my pooch..

The_YongGrand · 17th Oct 2005, 12:56 PM

You mean the machine or the plastic thingy where you can press your abs with it?

I haven't tried that actually. But I doubt the results after pressing too much of your abs...

Adrian Wong · 17th Oct 2005, 04:39 PM

The concept sounds great... but the FTC found that it just didn't work.

And they are still allowed to peddle them here.

doraemon · 17th Oct 2005, 06:16 PM

OMG....wat a news....being sued so long and they still selling....Malaysia Boleh

yhng · 17th Oct 2005, 06:55 PM

Yeah that's old news. They had to stop selling them here in Aus a long while ago

Papercut · 17th Oct 2005, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by yhng

Yeah that's old news. They had to stop selling them here in Aus a long while ago

Unfortunately other countries are nowhere near as strict as Aus when it comes to trade regulations.

The_YongGrand · 17th Oct 2005, 09:44 PM

I afraid using this Ab-pressing machine can crush your organs, especially the alimentary canal. Is this true? Ooooooh.

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The_YongGrand Hyperactive Join Date: 12 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere in 甲洞... Posts: 2,880 Reputation: 1187 Rep Power: 19	You mean the machine or the plastic thingy where you can press your abs with it? I haven't tried that actually. But I doubt the results after pressing too much of your abs...

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The_YongGrand Hyperactive Join Date: 12 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere in 甲洞... Posts: 2,880 Reputation: 1187 Rep Power: 19	I afraid using this Ab-pressing machine can crush your organs, especially the alimentary canal. Is this true? Ooooooh.