Comments on: $23.3M Airborne Refund Settlement Details & Forms

By: Michael Campbell

Michael Campbell — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:57:42 +0000

You’re taking /medical/ advice from a *chiropractor”? *chuckle*

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:26:42 +0000

I could not agree with CJ’s post more. People will sell out a product that they believed in for a few dollars. Taking airborne might be equal to drinking a glass of orange juice, so are we going to sue Tropicana? Sometimes a positive attitude is enough to boost your immune system, so if airborne gives you a positive outlook, more power to it I say.

By: CJ

CJ — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:56:14 +0000

I use and believe in Airborne. While those around me fall from viruses, I take Airborne. Co-workers feeling like they are coming down with something, take it and feel better. Sometimes it’s just the synergistic percentage of the mixture of the C, E, Zinc and Echinacea. Maybe Airborne hit on that percentage formula along with taking it dissolved may also be a factor in it’s absorption into the human defense system. I just know it works for me and my friends and coworkers who take it.

Lawyers are ruining this country, one lawsuit at a time. It is a sad state of affairs for anyone who bought it more than once, because they obviously thought it worked, who are now willing to perjure themselves for a couple of bucks. Shame on all of you. Why not defend a product you felt worthy of multiple purchases?

I actually HAVE receipts going back several years AND I AM KEEPING THEM, not seeking remuneration just because I can.

By: Zander Smith

Zander Smith — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:57:46 +0000

Based on what I’ve heard, getting the payout seems to be a hassle. I’m sure its as difficult as it needs to be, and no easier. Still waiting on my refund.

By: Eric Campbell

Eric Campbell — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:11:30 +0000

Im actually sad to see this. I’m a fan of Airborne. About a year ago I took Greyhound up to New York once a month. Found myself regularly getting sick being locked in that closed space for 4 hours. Someone recommended Airbone and I would take one before the trip and the immune system boost definitely kept me from getting sick. I never saw the product as something to stop a cold. I don’t think it was marketed that way. When I learned about it, it was as product that teachers, travelers, etc could take to boost the immune system before entering high-risk environments.

Most of the ingredients (Vitamin C, E, Zinc, Echinacea) are things we commonly take for health anyway.

btw, I’m looking at the container now… it says it contains 1000mg of Vitamin C. Which is 1,667% of Recommended Daily Value but that’s the same amount that my board certified doctor recommended I take when I have a cold.

By: kitty

kitty — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:09:12 +0000

I’ve never used the stuff, don’t normally believe in medicine or vitamins unless there is actual evidence that it works.

Amazingly, this product was advertised as “invented by a schoolteacher”. How is that convincing that it works? Why would anybody with an ounce of common sense believe that a schoolteacher is any more qualifed to create a cure for anything than any average person on the street. Just as stupid as listening to medical advice from movie stars. “I am not a doctor but I play one on TV” – I still remember these stupid ads from the 80s.

Oh well, I didn’t know you could get money back for stupidity. But maybe this lawsuit will discourage other snake oil salesmen and saleswomen. Not that there is any hope of that…

By: Chris Taylor

Chris Taylor — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:36:33 +0000

The toll free phone number to call to submit a claim is: 1-888-952-9080 . Perhaps worth noting that as a nutritional supplement, Airborne did not have the burden of proving that its products work (as other medicines do under FDA regulations). The lawsuit however was directed at Airborne’s false claims regarding its ability to prevent colds. Hope this was useful.

By: jim

jim — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 20:45:40 +0000

Yeah, 2930482039432% will not help you anymore than 409582309%, but 105% and 95% are in the noise.

By: thomas

thomas — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 20:29:04 +0000

vindication is mine! I can’t tell you how many times i’ve bashed this product as being nothing but snake oil. Yeah yeah, it has vitamins. Guess what else does – vitamins!

And to the 100% statement mbhunter – I believe Jim was elaborating on the fact (see extra %). Sure, some people need more or less than the recommended amount, but at some point it becomes useless.

By: mbhunter

mbhunter — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 18:43:40 +0000

Not sure you’re right about the Vitamin C. That’s what I had thought too, but my chiropractor — by any stretch the healthiest guy I’ve met recently — said that your body will use what it needs. 100% RDA isn’t the same for everyone, every day. Taking in more than 100% doesn’t always mean that the excess is wasted.

By: jim

jim — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:53:29 +0000

It is dumb but this type of thing stops other companies from doing things like Enzyte.

By: David

David — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:02:17 +0000

Oh I know, I just wanted to say my piece that I think it’s dumb.

By: jim

jim — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:41:20 +0000

David: While admirable, this lawsuit is already in the settlement phase (the judge needs to approve of the settlement), so you aren’t saving anyone anything if you already purchased the Airborne.

By: thehungrydollar.com

thehungrydollar.com — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:31:00 +0000

That’s crazy! I was a huge fan of Airborne… well, the generic brand anyway. That’s too bad.

By: David

David — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:48:00 +0000

I for one won’t be participating; seems like a stupid lawsuit designed to make lawyers money. The product doesn’t claim to cure a cold any more than vitamins say they will make you healthy – these things just help. Vitamins do play a roll in fighting off colds, so I don’t see what the problem with the product is. Basically, lawyers are going to make millions and customers get their $2.00 back. The lawsuits in this country keep getting sillier.