Craftsman controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Craftsman Ultimate Collection licensing dispute
Stanley Black & Decker sued Sears, alleging that Sears's launch and promotion of the Craftsman Ultimate Collection breached the post-sale licensing arrangement and infringed trademark rights.
2004
Class action over Made in USA marketing
Customers filed a class action alleging that Sears had made misleading or improper use of Made in USA claims in connection with Craftsman tools. The matter concerned product-origin representation rather than a finding that all Craftsman products had a single manufacturing origin.