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 Afton Chemical
 
Chemlube International 


 

 
CHS Inc.

Chevron Products

CITGO

Eni USA R&M Co. Inc. 

Gulf Lubricants/Nu-Tier
 
  
Lubricating Specialties Company
 
Lubrizol

Phillips 66

Pinnacle Oil

Safety-Kleen

 Universal Lubricants
   



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Dennis K. Burke



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Michigan Issues a Consumer Advisory: Antifreeze/coolant products under the Petro Zone Smart, Petro Zone, and Ice Shield XXX Brands may damage your vehicles

October 14, 2014

  

STOP-USE AND STOP REMOVAL ORDER

 

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) issued a Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Order for antifreeze/coolant manufactured, packaged, and/or distributed prior to September 11, 2014, by the following Detroit, Michigan, companies after finding the products may cause damage to vehicle engines:

 

  • State Petroleum 1 Inc.
  • Petro-Zone and Dual-Temp
  • Omni PPG, Inc.

 

These products are sold under the Petro Zone Smart, Petro Zone and Ice Shield XXX brands. 

 

The Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Orders prohibit the sale, offering for sale, or use of these antifreeze/coolants manufactured, packaged, and/or distributed by these companies. 

  

See images below for front and back label of products
 

 

As part of a several-month investigation, MDARD discovered the antifreeze/coolants being sold by these companies do not meet the labeled freeze points stated on the labels.

 

"When products don't meet their labeled freeze points, they 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 Order not only ensures that Michigan's consumers and businesses are getting what they pay for, but helps prevent long-term damage to their vehicles."

 

The Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Orders prohibit the sale, offering for sale, or use of these antifreeze/coolants manufactured, packaged, and/or distributed by these companies. These products should:   

 

  • No longer be used.  
  • Immediately be removed from store shelves or other product displays.
  • No longer be offered for sale. 


 

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. 

 

Complaints can be made to:

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

  

CLICK HERE FOR MORE

 

Buyer Beware - Some of the Antifreeze Ordered Off the Shelves in Michigan May be on the Shelves in Other States
The PQIA applauds the State of Michigan for once again taking action to protect consumers in its state from motor oils and antifreeze that can cause harm to engines. At the same time, PQIA cautions consumers that some of the antifreeze/coolant products ordered off the shelves in Michigan may be on the shelves in other states. CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE LIST OF ANTIFREEZE ORDERED OFF THE SHELVES IN MICHIGAN

  

Please contact the Petroleum Quality Institute of America if you see the products shown above on the shelves in Michigan or any other state.

 

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Help support PQIA's efforts to assure the quality and integrity of lubricants in the market.

The Petroleum Quality Institute of America's mission is to serve the consumer of lubricants by testing and reporting on the quality and integrity of lubricants in the marketplace. It is expected that this improved visibility of quality will lead to wider conformance by lubricant manufacturers to specification and performance claims. 

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To find out how you can help support PQIA's efforts, contact us at 732-910-0017

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