The Companion Group Settlement
$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.