Up to $3.1 million will be available in rebates for eligible consumers who bought five popular LG
Electronics Australia Pty Ltd air conditioner models that did not comply with the energy efficiency
September 28, 2006 (Press Release) --
LG COMPENSATES CONSUMERS OVER MISLEADING ENERGY RATINGS
Up to $3.1 million will be available in rebates for eligible consumers who bought five popular LG
Electronics Australia Pty Ltd air conditioner models that did not comply with the energy efficiency
values claimed on rating labels.
"LG sold more than 15,000 mislabelled air conditioners".
"LG has given court-enforceable undertakings to the ACCC after it raised concerns about the
accuracy of energy claims on the five models.
The ACCC investigation followed a complaint by the Australian Greenhouse Office.
Check tests conducted on behalf of the Department of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability in New South
Wales, and Energy Safe Victoria, found that:
a) the actual cooling output of a number of models of air conditioners sold by LG
between particular dates was less than 90 per cent of the rated output
b) the energy consumption of some of the affected models was more than the rated
power consumption, and
c) the energy efficiency ratings of the affected models were lower than that claimed by
LG, and that of one model was lower than that required by the relevant Minimum
Energy Performance Standards (MEPS).
As a result, it is likely that the five air conditioner models use more electricity and, accordingly,
cost more to run than would be the case if those air conditioners complied with the values stated
on the relevant energy labels.
The ACCC and LG have agreed an estimate of the potential difference in operating costs that
may be experienced in respect of each of the five models.
more information goto:
http://www.accc.gov.au
Up to $3.1 million will be available in rebates for eligible consumers who bought five popular LG
Electronics Australia Pty Ltd air conditioner models that did not comply with the energy efficiency
values claimed on rating labels.
"LG sold more than 15,000 mislabelled air conditioners".
"LG has given court-enforceable undertakings to the ACCC after it raised concerns about the
accuracy of energy claims on the five models.
The ACCC investigation followed a complaint by the Australian Greenhouse Office.
Check tests conducted on behalf of the Department of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability in New South
Wales, and Energy Safe Victoria, found that:
a) the actual cooling output of a number of models of air conditioners sold by LG
between particular dates was less than 90 per cent of the rated output
b) the energy consumption of some of the affected models was more than the rated
power consumption, and
c) the energy efficiency ratings of the affected models were lower than that claimed by
LG, and that of one model was lower than that required by the relevant Minimum
Energy Performance Standards (MEPS).
As a result, it is likely that the five air conditioner models use more electricity and, accordingly,
cost more to run than would be the case if those air conditioners complied with the values stated
on the relevant energy labels.
The ACCC and LG have agreed an estimate of the potential difference in operating costs that
may be experienced in respect of each of the five models.
more information goto:
http://www.accc.gov.au
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