NJ manufacturer fined by CPSC for failing to report deadly defect in its air conditioners

A delayed product hazard report cost one company criminal and civil penalties—and a mother her life. This case shows why timely reporting and executive accountability are non-negotiable for compliance teams.

New Jersey-based consumer products manufacturer Royal Sovereign International Inc. is facing criminal and civil penalties for failing to timely report hazardous consumer products to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Department of Justice announced on Tuesday. For compliance officers, the case underscores the critical importance of prompt hazard reporting and executive accountability—and it makes clear the human cost of noncompliance.