DOE ordered Guangdong Chigo Air-Conditioning Co., Ltd. to pay a $735,400 civil penalty.
June 7, 2017
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June 7, 2017
DOE ordered Guangdong Chigo Air-Conditioning Co., Ltd. to pay a $735,400 civil penalty after DOE testing showed that Guangdong outdoor model branded and sold as Turbo Air Conditioning Corp. model TAS-09NH/O and the indoor model and sold as Turbo Air Conditioning model TAS-09NH do not comport with the energy conservation standards. Guangdong had manufactured and distributed in commerce in the U.S. multiple units of the models. The Order adopted a Compromise Agreement, which reflected settlement terms between DOE and Guangdong.
DOE issued a Notice of Noncompliance Determination to Guangdong Chigo Air-Conditioning Co., Ltd. on November 5, 2015, finding that Guangdong outdoor model branded and sold as Turbo Air Conditioning Corp. model TAS-09NH/O and the indoor model and sold as Turbo Air Conditioning model TAS-09NH do not comport with the energy conservation standards. DOE determined the products were noncompliant based on DOE testing. Guangdong notified each person (or company) to whom Guangdong distributed the noncompliant products that the products do not meet Federal standards. In addition, Guangdong provided to DOE documents and records showing the number of units Guangdong distributed and to whom.