October 5, 2016

DOE ordered Fagor Commercial, Inc. to pay a $37,040 civil penalty after finding that Fagor had manufactured and distributed in commerce in the U.S. multiple units of Fagor commercial freezer models FWF-48 and FUF-48 that do not comply with the energy conservation standards.  The Order adopted a Compromise Agreement, which reflected settlement terms between DOE and Fagor.

DOE issued a Notice of Noncompliance Determination to Fagor on April 8, 2016, finding that Fagor commercial freezer models FWF-48 and FUF-48 do not comport with the energy conservation standards.  DOE determined the products were noncompliant based on DOE testing and also by Fagor's own testing.  Fagor notified each person (or company) to whom Fagor distributed the noncompliant products that the products do not meet Federal standards.  In addition, Fagor provided to DOE documents and records showing the number of units Fagor distributed and to whom.