consumer alert

Product safety notice

A consumer alert is a public notice warning people about a product, service, or practice that may be dangerous, fraudulent, or deceptive.

Government agencies, news organizations, and consumer advocacy groups issue these alerts about everything from recalled products to active scams: The FTC issued a consumer alert about phishing emails targeting bank customers.

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Opposites
protective vs. promotional intent

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Paid promotional message

commercial · sales pitch · marketing campaign · promotional material · infomercial

warning vs. endorsement

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Official sanction symbol

recommendation · testimonial · stamp of approval · glowing review · certification

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G