California Air Resources Board

$3,000 in Fines Paid by The Companion Group

On August 22, 2008, The Companion Group settled the alleged violations of the Consumer Products Regulation for $3,000 in lieu of litigation.  The Companion Group sold, supplied, or offered for sale in California the Mini Log Fire Startersproduct that was not marked with a date of manufacture and was not certified by ARB as a charcoal lighter material.  All charcoal lighter materials must comply with the regulatory standards, certification requirements, and administrative requirements in the Consumer Products Regulation.

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