3179. Misbranding of steam cabinet device.   U. S. v. 6 Devices, etc    (F. D. O. No.
28501.    Sample No. 68350-K.)
LIBEL FILED:  January 6,1950, Western District of Washington,
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about November 1,1949; by the Healthmaster Steam-
ette Co., from Burbank, Calif.
^~=^:   PRODUCT:   6 steam cabinet devices at Seattle, Wash., together with a number of
i! ^-r?accompanying leaflets.   Examination showed'that the device was a portable
?    steam cabinet or Turkish bath.   It consisted of plastic stretched over an:alumj-
num frame with an opening at the front to permit entry, and was equipped   \
with a seat and an electrically operated water boiler.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the following statements on
the labeling of the article were false and misleading since the device was not
effective in the treatment of the diseases, conditions, and symptoms stated
and implied: (On leaflet entitled "Healthmaster Steamette") "Healthmas-
ter * * * Circulation Reducing Nervousness Kidneys Liver Have a
Cold? Arthritis Rheumatism * * * Complexion Elimination * *. *
speed in producing * * * circulation"; (on leaflet entitled "Means Easier
Profits for You") "Healthmaster * * * induces stimulation of circula-
tory system and excretion of waste materials through skin. * * * as a
general body conditioning and health aid"; and (on leaflet entitled "Facts,
About The Healthmaster Steamette") "Healthmaster * * * improving his
health through the use of steam * * * For persons who are overweight
a steam bath is very beneficial in reducing. Healthful in eliminating toxic
poison from your system through the pores. Colds are many times broken
more easily after excessive perspiration. Persons who suffer from insomnia
are greatly benefited by a steam bath before retiring. "Will aid in cases of
over-indulgence. If you are tired and nervous a treatment in the cabinet will
relax and rest you. Cases of arthritis, rheumatism, or muscular fatigue are
many times greatly improved by the relaxing action of a steam bath."
DISPOSITION: June 21, 1950. The case having been removed to the Northern
District of California for final disposition and the Healthmaster Steamette
Co., claimant, having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of con-
demnation was entered and the court ordered that the devices be released
under bond for relabeling, under the supervision of the Federal Security
Agency.
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