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AG warns of misleading claims about OTC hearing aids By Elizabeth Kuhn Frankfort, KY - During National Better Hearing and Speech Month, Attorney General Daniel Cameron issued a consumer alert warning Kentuckians of misleading claims about the safety and effectiveness of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid products. Some sellers of these products may claim their hearing aids are approved, registered, or cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). "Kentuckians should carefully review claims made by over-the-counter hearing aid sellers," said Attorney General Cameron. "To avoid unnecessary health risks and financial loss, we encourage Kentuckians with a hearing loss to seek professional medical advice for appropriate hearing aid fitting." Dishonest companies may attempt to sell inexpensive OTC devices, claiming these products have been approved by the FDA. While Congress has legalized the sale of OTC hearing aids and directed the FDA to pass safety regulations for these products, the FDA has not approved OTC hearing aids. Furthermore, many of these products are offered to consumers at reduced prices and include misleading money-back guarantees. Properly-fitted, medical-grade hearing aids can assist the nearly 50 million Americans, including almost 700,000 Kentuckians, suffering from some degree of hearing loss. When purchasing OTC hearing aids, Kentuckians should remember that OTC sellers are not currently required to disclose the health risks or intended users for their products. Consumers should also be aware that some of these hearing aids might be sound amplifiers, which will not adequately assist those with significant hearing loss. Before purchasing hearing aids, Attorney General Cameron's Office of Consumer Protection urges Kentuckians to consider these tips:
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