MI Dept. of Agriculture &and Rural Development Issues Consumer Advisory for all Antifreeze/Coolant produced by Royal Packaging, Inc. under the North Atlantic and Shur-XXX Brands
MI Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development Issues Consumer Advisory for all Antifreeze/Coolant produced by Royal Packaging, Inc. under the North Atlantic and Shur-XXX Brands
Agency: Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentSeptember 11, 2014
Media contact: Jennifer Holton, MDARD, 517-284-5724 or holtonj@michigan.gov
Lansing - Today, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) issued Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Orders for antifreeze/coolant manufactured, packaged, and/or distributed by Royal Packaging, Inc. of Detroit under the North Atlantic and Shur-XXX brands after finding the products did not comply with the Michigan Weights and Measures Act, 1964 Public Act 283.
The Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Orders prohibit the sale, offering for sale, or use of antifreeze/coolants manufactured, packaged, and/or distributed by Royal Packaging, Inc. under the North Atlantic and Shur-XXX brands. These products should no longer be used, immediately be removed from store shelves or other product displays, and no longer be offered for sale. These products may cause damage to vehicle engines.
As part of a several month investigation, MDARD discovered the antifreeze/coolants being sold by this company do not meet the labeled freeze points and contain more water than stated on the labels
“When products don’t meet their labeled freeze point it can cause lasting damage to vehicles. So, it’s vital consumers and businesses stop using or selling these products immediately,” said Jamie Clover Adams, MDARD Director. “This company is selling a sub-standard product. MDARD’s Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Orders ensures Michigan’s consumers and businesses are not only getting what they pay for, but help prevent long-term damage to their vehicles.” The Stop-Use and Stop-Removal orders mean no Royal Packaging brand antifreeze/coolant produced prior to September 10, 2014 may be sold or used in the State of Michigan. The products may be properly disposed of in accordance with local ordinances, taken to a facility that recycles antifreeze/coolant, or consumers may contact the company directly.
Consumers can visit www.michigan.gov/mdard and look under the “Hot News” section for photos of the product labels.
Complaints can be made to either:
Michigan Attorney General Consumer Protection Division P.O. Box 30213 Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-1140 Fax: 517-241-3771 Toll free: 877-765-8388 www.michigan.gov/ag (click on "File A Complaint")
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Consumer Protection Section 940 Venture Lane Williamston, MI 48895 Toll-free: 800-632-3835 Fax: 517-655-8303
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