EPA v. Homelite Consumer Products

Case summary

This case addresses violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by Homelite Consumer Products Inc., a subsidiary of Techtronic Industries North America Inc., a multinational company that produces products for home improvement, reparation, and construction, headquartered in Anderson, South Carolina. In September 2009 and May of 2010 Homelite imported 720 portable gasoline generators and 384 high pressure washers which failed to comply with the EPA issued certificates of conformity for the equipment. As part of the settlement with EPA, Homelite has agreed to pay a $65,000 civil penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Homelite Consumer Products Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC.

  1428 PEARMAN DAIRY RD, ANDERSON, SC, 29625

  Registry ID: 110028241597

Statutes cited

• CAA 203 — Prohibited Acts - Motor Vehicle & Motor Vehicle Engines
• CAA 213 — Non-road Engines & Vehicles

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Homelite Consumer Productsentered 2012-01-12

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $65,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-01-12Final Order Issued
• 2012-01-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-01-23Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-03-23Enforcement Action Data Entered