Here’s how you can spot a fake JBL, Infinity product:
- Harman says that genuine JBL and Infinity products are made with high-quality materials and designed to deliver a one-of-a-kind listening experience. However, “just like many premium goods,” Harman’s products are being counterfeited and sold, usually at drastically reduced prices and diminished quality.
- Harman says that the cosmetic details on the products are not consistent with authentic JBL and Infinity products. One can check the details on the website and can match it with the products being sold.
- Customers should also inspect the packaging and logo placement/colour. Typically, the packaging of the counterfeit products is made of flimsy material, missing key details such as certifications, place of manufacture, address, and trademark/copyright information. Additionally, the logo placement is slightly off and the colour does not match the genuine logo.
- The package/product may be lightweight, smell of chemicals, or have chipped paint.
- Customers should do research on the reputation of the seller and read customer comments online.
Action against fake product makers
Harman, which offers connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, has also announced that it is taking strict legal action against parties involved in the manufacture and sale of fake JBL and Infinity Car Audio products in India.
The company says that it recently conducted raids in three markets in Bengaluru which led to the discovery of four car aftermarket dealers peddling counterfeit JBL and Infinity products. The team, along with the law enforcement officers, seized over 500 counterfeits as well as infringed JBL and Infinity Car Audio products.
“The team discovered products in two places that were misusing the JBL mark as JBZ and IGL, and selling counterfeit goods in packaging that was deceptively similar to that of JBL and Infinity. Harman successfully seized those infringed goods and the offenders have been subjected to appropriate legal procedure,” the company said.
In 2022, Harman conducted a similar raid and seized stocks of spurious JBL and Infinity consumer products from car accessories shops as well as manufacturing units located across Delhi.
“We take stern action against any offenders trying to mislead our customers and advise them to purchase Harman products from authorised dealers only, while being wary of counterfeit products in the market. Harman plans to carry out additional investigations to prevent the production and distribution of counterfeit goods in India,” said Vikram Kher, Vice President, Lifestyle, Harman India.
Harman is the parent company for leading audio brands including JBL, AKG, Harman Kardon, Infinity, Lexicon, Mark Levinson and Revel, among others.
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