Is there a grace period for manufacturers to promote products as ENERGY STAR qualified after a criteria revision renders them unqualified?

No, there is not. All the promotional materials, signage, Web marks, or stickers stating that the appliance is ENERGY STAR qualified must be removed from the store, Web site, or appliance once they become unqualified.

Consumers should keep in mind that some products may have a permanent ENERGY STAR mark etched on the front or top of the appliance. To ensure that a product is currently listed as an ENERGY STAR qualified model, we recommend either reviewing the ENERGY STAR qualified products lists or contacting the ENERGY STAR Hotline for verification.