The FTC also alleged that Mattel failed to offer its customers an option either to consent to a delay in shipping or to cancel the order and receive a prompt refund. The consent decree to settle these charges, which requires the court's approval to become binding, also contains various reporting provisions designed to assist the FTC in monitoring the company's compliance. The FTC vote to authorize filing of the complaint and consent decree was 5-0. It was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, on Dec. 23, by the Department of Justice at the FTC's request. This consent decree is for settlement purposes only and does not constitute an admission by the defendants of a law violation.
Consent decrees have the force of law when signed by the judge.
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