DOJ Civil Division Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian Boynton said, Manufacturers and distributors must immediately report dangerous consumer products to the CPSC so that actions to protect consumers may be taken as soon as possible.”
“Companies and executives that purposefully delay reporting to maintain profits will be prosecuted. The Department of Justice will continue to work closely with the CPSC to ensure consumers’ safety,” he added.
On the other hand, Acting U.S. Attorney Tracy L. Wilkison for the Central District of California, commented, “Gree’s months-long delay in reporting known problems with their dangerous and defective dehumidifiers was both criminal and costly…We will not allow companies to profit at the expense of consumers’ health and safety.”
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