### Question
How is the "consumer product" defined?


### Answer
The term **consumer product** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6291* as follows -

> any article (other than an automobile, as defined in section 32901(a)(3) of title 49) of a type—


(A) which in operation consumes, or is designed to consume, energy or, with respect to showerheads, faucets, water closets, and urinals, water

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6291*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part A-Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles**

