Nebraska AG sues Resideo over Chinese‑made security cameras
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is filing a 33‑page consumer‑protection lawsuit in state court against Resideo, alleging the smart‑home tech firm misled customers by marketing security cameras made by Chinese manufacturers Hikvision and Dahua as secure while failing to disclose known cybersecurity and national‑security risks. The suit notes that Hikvision and Dahua appear on U.S. government restriction lists under the National Defense Authorization Act and the FCC, and seeks fines, refunds, and court‑ordered warnings and advertising changes for cameras sold nationwide through Resideo’s ADI distribution network. Security advocates say the case highlights a broader problem of U.S. companies rebranding restricted Chinese surveillance technology to circumvent federal bans.
📌 Key Facts
- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is suing Resideo in Nebraska state court over allegedly deceptive marketing of security cameras sourced from Chinese firms Hikvision and Dahua.
- The 33‑page complaint alleges Resideo failed to disclose that Hikvision and Dahua are on multiple U.S. government restriction lists, including under the NDAA and FCC, due to national‑security concerns.
- Hilgers is asking the court to impose fines, require clear warnings about the cameras’ risks, refund affected customers, and force changes in how the products are advertised and sold through Resideo’s ADI network.
- Security advocate Michael Lucci of State Armor says the case illustrates U.S. firms relabeling and distributing banned Chinese surveillance tech to evade state and federal restrictions.