Agreement with LG Electronics: ENERGY STAR label removed from several refrigerator models

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and LG Electronics, USA, Inc. (LG) reached an agreement on November 14 to resolve concerns related to energy usage measurements by LG on its French-Door refrigerators with icemakers. As a result of this agreement, LG will suspend its use of the ENERGY STAR label on these models.

• DOE Test Procedure Statement (12KB)
• DOE Press Release (58KB)
• DOE LG Signed Settlement Agreement (421KB)
• Letter to the Editor of Consumer Reports