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Electrolux Home Products Inc. has agreed to a dryer settlement class action lawsuit alleging some Electrolux dryer models contain defects that can cause them to catch fire due to lint buildup. The class action lawsuit alleged the company breached warranties, was negligent, violated consumer protection laws and unlawfully profited from the sale of the dryers.
Consumers who purchased certain freestanding clothes dryers between Jan. 1, 2002, and Dec. 31, 2011, could be eligible for benefits from the settlement.
Electrolux denies its dryers are defective or that they pose an unreasonable fire hazard to consumers. The company denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to settle the class action lawsuit to avoid the risk and expense of further litigation.
A final approval hearing in the Electrolux class action lawsuit settlement was held in 2014.
The objection and exclusion deadlines for the settlement have passed.
The deadline to file a claim for reimbursement for future dryer fires in the Electrolux class action lawsuit settlement is Dec. 31, 2022.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the Electrolux dryer class action settlement include all persons in the United States who purchased or currently own a new Frigidaire, White Westinghouse, Kelvinator, Gibson, Tappan, Crosley or Kenmore brand ball-hitch freestanding clothes dryer manufactured by Electrolux between Jan. 1, 2002 and Dec. 31, 2011.
The Electrolux dryer settlement also includes two Subclasses, consisting of Class Members (1) who have experienced a dryer fire and (2) who experience a dryer fire in the future.
Potential Award
The Electrolux class action settlement provides the following benefits to qualifying Class Members:
- A cash rebate or online voucher code worth up to $350 off the purchase of a new Frigidaire or Electrolux brand home appliance or product; and/or
- A free dryer cleaning service for eligible dryers; and/or
- Up to $1,300 for out-of-pocket expenses due to a fire in a dryer.
Electrolux has also agreed to send a safety notice to identifiable Class Members informing them that lint can build up inside their dryers and that dryers should be cleaned by an authorized service professional at least every 18 months.
Proof of Purchase
Serial number of device (or other identifying information)
Claim Form Deadline
12/15/2014 — Claim filing deadline for dryer cleaning service, reimbursement of past dryer fires, new appliance rebate or new products from Electrolux’s direct-to-consumer website.
12/31/22 — Claim filing deadline for reimbursement of future dryer fires
Case Name
Shawn Roberts, et al. v. Electrolux Home Products Inc., Case No. 8:12-cv-01644-CAS-VBK, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Western Division
Final Hearing
8/18/2014
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Electrolux Dryer Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 43268
Providence, RI 02940-3268
1-888-541-4923
Administrator@DryerSettlement.com
Class Counsel
Edward A. Wallace
Amy E. Keller
Dawn M. Goulet
WEXLER WALLACE LLP
Erin K. Dickinson
Charles J. Crueger
HANSEN REYNOLDS DICKINSON CRUEGER LLC
Gregory F. Coleman
GREG COLEMAN LAW PC
Defense Counsel
Michael T. Williams
Kenneth T. Stalzer
WHEELER TRIGG O’DONNELL LLP
UPDATE: The Electrolux dryer fire class action lawsuit was granted final approval on Sept. 11, 2014.
111 thoughts onElectrolux dryer class action settlement
We filed over 6 months ago and haven’t received out check. Can you check?
I FILED A CLAIM IN THE DRYER LAW SUIT AND RECEIVED THE REBATE PAPERS.I BOUGHT A FRIGIDAIRE STOVE ON12/5/15 AND SENT IN MY CLAIM PAPERS WITH MY SALES SLIP.I HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING FROM FRIGIDARE YET. DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT TAKES SO LONG.PLEASE RESPOND TO MY E-MAIL.THANK YOU.
Have they mailed out any checks or vouchers yet? I had totally forgotten about this until I came across my paperwork that I submitted. Thank you for any update you can give me.
I have Commented twice already by mail and laptop and it seems to delete all by it;s self.
I had received 2 vouchers and purchased the qualifying appliances that were on the list. I submitted the vouchers with the receipts in April, however, it is now November and have not received anything. Have also emailed the administrator twice to determine status, however, no one has replied. Would have to agree with the others and do not see anything happening on this one.
someone tell me what does reimbursement of future dryer fires, MEAN?
I got the discount voucher but was waiting on a check for a fire too. I emailed them and on July 7 I was told – all Deficiency Letters and other form submissions are being reviewed at this time. So they did the vouchers first I guess. Its taking an awfully long time to wrap this up.
You sent me a paper for money off new unit . Well I don’t want that . I sent you receipts for mine . You should send me a check for my expenses. I guess I am going to file a law suit for my money. I will never own anymore of your products . Sent me my check . James
the dipsh— at electrolux can go screw themselves. the settlement was worded practically like a free advertisement and promo that they used to their advantage. did the attorneys from each side all sleep with one another? one of the most useless settlements ever!
I received the same letter stating I qualify for a rebate but only if I buy a new appliance from them. Why would I want another one? That sucks.