Lawsuit Investigation: Degree UltraClear Deodorant Falsely Advertised as Anti-Stain?
Last Updated on August 22, 2023
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At A Glance
- This Alert Affects:
- Anyone who purchased certain Degree UltraClear deodorants in Illinois within the past three years.
- What’s Going On?
- The deodorants are advertised as having “anti-stain technology” that leaves no white marks or yellow stains – but consumers are reporting that the products still stain their clothes. Attorneys are looking into whether a class action lawsuit can be filed over possible false advertising.
- Which Products Are Under Investigation?
- The potentially affected products include varieties of Degree UltraClear antiperspirant deodorant sticks and sprays. A full list can be found below.
- How Could a Lawsuit Help?
- A class action lawsuit could help customers get back some of the money they spent on the deodorant products and potentially force the manufacturer to change how the deodorant is made or advertised.
Attorneys working with ClassAction.org want to hear from people who purchased any of the following Degree deodorant products in Illinois within the past three years:
▸ Antiperspirant Deodorant Sticks
Degree Men UltraClear
- Black+White
- Black+White Ocean Air
- Black+White Fresh
- Black+White Driftwood
- Black+White 2-Count
Degree UltraClear
- Black+White
- Black+White Pure Clean
- Black+White Pure Rain
▸ Antiperspirant Deodorant Dry Sprays
Degree Men UltraClear
- Black+White
- Black+White Driftwood
- Black+White Fresh
Degree UltraClear
- Black+White
- Black+White Pure Clean
- Black+White Pure Rain
- Black+White Pure Fresh
Specifically, they’re looking into complaints that the deodorant stained customers’ clothing despite being advertised as having “anti-stain technology” that will leave “no white marks on black clothes and no yellow stains on white clothes.” It’s now being investigated whether a class action lawsuit can be filed over possible false advertising.
Customers Claim Degree Deodorant Left White Marks, Yellow Stains
Dozens of customers have complained in online reviews that the Degree UltraClear deodorant products listed above stained their clothes. Some reviewers said they felt misled since they had purchased the deodorant based on representations that it would not leave white marks or yellow stains.
Below is a sampling of online reviews that mention stains [sic throughout]:
I bought this bc it said it was anti white and yellow marks but after using it for about a year it didnt work. I even had some new shirts that i only used this product while wearing and still got white and yellow marks. It aslo didnt seem to be very strong bc i usally had to put it on at least twice a day. This product might work for someone with an office job but if you sweat for a living like i do its not for you.”
— Snuff16, DegreeDeodorant.com
Decided to try this product because of the anti yellow stain. Love wearing white but didn’t because of yellow staining. I used the product while wearing a brand new white tank top. It did not work. I had to throw away my new white tank top after wearing it once. I was extremely disappointed…”
— Yellowy, DegreeDeodorant.com
I wear deodorant daily. I purchased a 4 pack of this product, thinking that it would be great. The product claims ‘anti yellow stains’ and ‘anti white marks’. Not true. I have several shirts that I now have a try to remove the underarm stains or throw out the shirt. I am very disappointed in the performance of this product. I will try to get a refund, if not its going into the garbage.”
— Mary-Catherine, Amazon.com
It definitely stains, it’s not clear, it’s white and it leaves stains in my shirt which are hard to get out. The whole reason I bought this was to stop getting white deodorant stains from my shirts. What a waste of money”
— Dr. Frog, M.D., Amazon.com
This ruined 2 shirts. I’ve used this before from the store and no issues. Not sure if I got a defective defective one but this left stains on my shirt that won’t come out. Used it for 2 days, ruined 2 shirts then had to stop using this.”
— Max K., Amazon.com
How Could a Lawsuit Help?
A class action lawsuit, if filed and successful, could help customers get back some of the money they spent on Degree UltraClear deodorant. It could also force the manufacturer to change how the products are made or advertised.
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