CPSC Proposed $8.5 Million Settlement with Daikin
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission is moving toward accepting a settlement with Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing that includes an $8.5 million civil penalty. The notice says the settlement would resolve CPSC staff charges against the company under consumer product safety law. Businesses in consumer products, especially manufacturers, should note the size of the penalty and the public comment window. Interested parties can ask the CPSC not to accept the agreement or comment on it by July 2, 2026.
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Key Changes
- Provisionally accepts a settlement agreement with Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing
- Includes an $8.5 million civil penalty
- Opens a public comment period ending July 2, 2026
Obligations
What this law requires
Interested persons who want the CPSC not to accept the Daikin settlement agreement or who want to comment on its contents must file a written request or written comments with the CPSC Office of the Secretary by July 2, 2026.