Prison for Profits: Executives Hid Fire Danger from Consumers and their Families

Fire-Prone Dehumidifiers: What It Means for South Georgia Homes

LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles County, California / South Georgia — In a historic first, two California corporate executives have been sentenced to federal prison for failing to report dangerously defective consumer products that sparked hundreds of house fires across the United States — including cases in the Southeast. The convictions underscore heightened federal enforcement and carry significant implications for consumers in South Georgia, where aging appliances and warm, humid conditions make dehumidifiers common in homes.

First-Ever Criminal Prosecution Under Consumer Product Safety Act

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