Chinese Company Caught Using Counterfeit Refrigerant Cylinders
WILMINGTON, Del. — DuPont Refrigerants completed an enforcement action involving counterfeit refrigerants, resulting in the seizure of cylinders and packing in Hangzhou, China.
DuPont identified Hangzhou Sporlan Heating and Refrigeration Co. Ltd., as a potential counterfeiter through a tip from another refrigerant manufacturer. A raid of Hangzhou Sporlan facilities was performed by local law enforcement authorities and counterfeit cylinders and packages were seized.
The investigation confirmed that these were counterfeit refrigerant cylinders carrying the trademarks DuPont and SUVA as well as trademarks of another major manufacturer. The seizure resulted in the confiscation of 300 units of counterfeit DuPont SUVA 134a refrigerant.