Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sues router maker TP-Link over security claims and China ties

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a civil lawsuit against TP-Link in Polk County, Florida, on October 7, 2026. The lawsuit accuses the router manufacturer of misleading consumers about the security of its products and its connections to China. Uthmeier claims TP-Link falsely advertised total protection and that its U.S. products are made in Vietnam, when research and manufacturing remain in China. The lawsuit seeks an injunction, restitution for Florida consumers, and penalties. This action comes as TP-Link faces a U.S. ban on its latest routers, with no exemption granted yet.