EPA v. FRANKLIN ELECTRIC (09)

Case summary

These statements demonstrate a pesticidal intent pursuant to the definitions above. Based on the information provided, the Vectamaxx RSR 1200 gpd Systems, the Vectamaxx RSR 2400 gpd Systems and the Vectapure NX RO Systems in the shipment referenced above fall within the definition of devices under FIFRA section 2(h), 7 U.S.C. ? 136(h), and 40 C.F.R ? 152.500(a) as ?any instrument or contrivance (other than a firearm) which is intended for trapping, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest, [which includes virus, bacteria, or other micro-organism,] or any other form of plant or animal life (other than man and other than bacteria, virus, or other microorganism on or in living man or other living animals); but not including equipment used for the application of pesticides when sold separately therefrom.?

Defendants (1)

• Franklin ElectricNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• FRANKLIN ELECTRIC

  9333 COVERDALE RD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46809

  Registry ID: 110045476855

• FRANKLIN ELECTRIC

  9333 COVERDALE RD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46809

  Registry ID: 110045476855

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A1E — Adulterated/Misbranded

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• FRANKLIN ELECTRIC (09)entered 2025-02-19

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2025-02-19Final Order Issued
• 2025-03-25Enforcement Action Data Entered