DOE found that Hefei Midea brand clothes washer basic model numbers MAE50-S1102GPS/M-13-K4 and MAE70-S1402GPS/M-13-K4 failed to comply with energy conservation standards.
January 7, 2021
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January 7, 2021
DOE ordered Hefei Midea Laundry Appliance Co. Ltd. ("Hefei Midea") to pay a $800,000 civil penalty after Hefei Midea had manufactured and distributed in commerce in the U.S. multiple units (2016-SE-20005) and 2,375 units (2016-SEW-20004) of the noncompliant clothes washer basic numbers MAE50-S1102GPS/M-13-K4 and MAE70-S1402GPS/M-13-K4. The Order adopted a Compromise Agreement, which reflected settlement terms between DOE and Hefei Midea.
On September 24, 2018, DOE issued a Notice of Noncompliance Determination to Hefei Midea finding that the clothes washers, which includes basic model numbers MAE50-S1102GPS/M-13-K4 and MAE70-S1402GPS/M-13-K4 does not comply with applicable energy conservation standards basic on DOE testing. Hefei Midea provided DOE records showing the number of units Hefei Midea distributed.