First Washing Machine now Air Conditioners!!!
LG sold more than 15,000 mislabelled air conditioners
Whats nexts?????
September 28, 2006 (Press Release) --
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.
Models are below:
LST244T-2 Rated at 2 stars Tested at 1 star
LST182H-2 Rated at 5 stars Tested at 3.5 stars
LSZ182M-4 Rated at 3.5 stars Tested at 3 stars
LST244H-2 Rated at 4 stars Tested at 2 stars
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.
Consumers who purchased these models above and who relied on representations made by LG in relation to the cooling capacity, power consumption or efficiency of that air conditioner should contact LG on 1800 506 154. Consumers will need to provide LG with their contact details, together with proof of purchase or other evidence reasonably establishing their ownership of an affected model within the next six months.
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.
Models are below:
LST244T-2 Rated at 2 stars Tested at 1 star
LST182H-2 Rated at 5 stars Tested at 3.5 stars
LSZ182M-4 Rated at 3.5 stars Tested at 3 stars
LST244H-2 Rated at 4 stars Tested at 2 stars
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.
Consumers who purchased these models above and who relied on representations made by LG in relation to the cooling capacity, power consumption or efficiency of that air conditioner should contact LG on 1800 506 154. Consumers will need to provide LG with their contact details, together with proof of purchase or other evidence reasonably establishing their ownership of an affected model within the next six months.
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