California Air Resources Board

$40,000 in Fines Paid by Western Industries for Chilton Products Violation

Between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2005, Western Industries, Inc. (parent company for Chilton Products) manufactured Chilton Products brandone-gallon and two-gallon spill-proof systems for sale in California that did not meet the performance standards as required in the Portable Fuel Containers and Spouts Regulations. The case was referred to Office of Legal Affairs for resolution and on June 9, 2006, Western Industries, Inc. settled this case for $40,000.

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