August 9, 2005
Samsung Sued Over ‘Shoddy' Camcorder Phone
Consumers groups have for the first time launched a legal challenge against Samsung over what they say are the company's exaggerated claims for its mobile phones, according to Digital Chosunilbo.
"Two groups called "V4400 Consumers' Power" and "Tipsters for the Public Good" filed complaints with Suwon District Prosecutors Office on Monday against Samsung Electronics for false advertising of its camcorder phone SPH-V4400, known as the "Kwon Sang-woo Phone". The complaint was signed by 467 disappointed users. Attached were the signatures of 2,899 people.
The SPH-V4400 hit markets in June last year. It is equipped with a 2 megapixel camera besides the offending camcorder and MP3 player. Boosted by commercials featuring popular actor Kwon Sang-woo, the phone sold more than 170,000 units in four months, despite its hefty price tag of W700,000 (about US$700)."
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