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Owners of certain front-loading clothes washers made by Electrolux can now claim cash payments, rebates or reimbursements from a class action settlement.
The settlement benefits persons who acquired certain Electrolux-made washers under the Electrolux, Frigidaire, Crosley, White-Westinghouse, or Kenmore brands between Jan. 1, 2004 and Dec. 31, 2011.
This settlement resolves two Electrolux class action lawsuits filed by purchasers in Georgia and Florida. In the earlier claim from 2008, plaintiffs Robert Brown and Michael Vogler alleged their Frigidaire-branded washers, manufactured by defendant Electrolux, have a design flaw that allowed water to collect in the gasket, fostering the development of mold and mildew.
Plaintiffs Wendy and Nicholas Grasso filed the second Electrolux class action lawsuit in January 2015 over roughly the same claims. The Grassos say their washer allows mold and mildew to grow inside it, creating a nasty smell that permeates the clothes in the washer and spreads throughout their home.
The Grassos allege Electrolux refused to remedy the problem under the washer’s warranty because the warranty supposedly does not cover mold. Electrolux reportedly told them to leave the washer door open and wipe the gasket, but that still didn’t fix the problem, the couple claims.
Though Electrolux continues to deny the plaintiffs’ claims, the company agreed to a class action settlement by October 2017. Under terms of the Electrolux class action settlement, Class Members who experienced mold or mildew problems with their washers may claim either a $50 payment, a rebate on the purchase of a new Electrolux appliance, or reimbursement for costs incurred dealing with the mold and mildew problem.
Class Members can object to the settlement or exclude themselves from it by submitting a written request no later than Feb. 20, 2018.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members include persons in the U.S. and its territories who, between Jan. 1, 2004 and Dec. 31, 2011 purchased a new Class Washer, acquired one with the purchase or remodel of a home, or received one as a gift.
According to the settlement agreement, Class Washers include “any new and previously unused high-efficiency front-load washing machine manufactured by Electrolux (including 3.1, 3.5, and 4+ platforms) and sold under the Electrolux, Frigidaire, Crosley, White-Westinghouse, or Kenmore brand names.”
A full list of brands/model numbers included in the settlement can be found here.
Potential Award
Up to $500.
Qualifying Class Members may choose to receive one of the following benefits for each Class Washer they purchased or acquired:
- A $50 cash payment;
- A cash rebate worth either 20 percent or five percent of the purchase price of a new Electrolux-manufactured appliance. A full list of the qualifying appliances is available here; or
- Reimbursement for up to $500 to cover out-of-pocket expenses incurred in addressing mold and mildew issues that were “persistent” – i.e., occurred more than once. Reimbursements for garments and fabric goods damaged due to the mold and mildew issue are limited to $150 out of the total $500 limit.
Class Members who did not experience a mold or mildew issue with their Class Washer are not entitled to the $50 cash payment or the 20 percent rebate.
Proof of Purchase
Class Members claiming reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses for service or replacement of a Class Washer or for damaged garments must include documentation of those expenses with their Claim Form. Damage may need to be documented with photographs. See the full Claim Form for detailed instructions.
Class Members must complete a separate Claim Form for each affected washer.
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
4/19/2018
Case Name
Grasso, et al. v. Electrolux Home Products Inc., Case No. 8:16-cv-00911, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Final Hearing
3/29/2018
UPDATE: The Electrolux, Frigidaire, Kenmore Moldy Washer Class Action Settlement was granted final approval by the court on March 29, 2018. Please note that claims will not be paid until after the claim deadline. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Electrolux Front-Loading Washers Settlement
c/o Angeion Group
1801 Market Street, Suite 660
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-855-247-3819
info@FLWasherSettlement.com
Class Counsel
R. Brent Irby
McCALLUM HOAGLUND & IRBY LLP
Edward Wallace
WEXLER WALLACE LLP
John A. Yanchunis
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Gregory F. Coleman
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Lee W. Brigham
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211 thoughts onElectrolux, Frigidaire, Kenmore Moldy Washer Class Action Settlement
I have a front loading Frigidaire and it’s been problems from the get go. The mold and mildew has always been a problem even though I have always left the door wide open when not in use. There are other issues with my washer as well. I have been contacting the company on and off since I first purchased my washer but they never wanted to do anything about it. They always had some flimsy excuse as to why they couldn’t do anything about their faulty product. Now their latest excuse is the age of my washer. If they would of taken care of the issue from the start, my washer would of been brand new. This company manufactured a poorly designed machine and then when they had people complaining left and right about it, they kept right on manufacturing more. It’s called greed! All they care about is making tons of money, they could care less if they have a great quality product or not just as long as the money rolls in. Now they don’t want to fix the problem because they will lose money. GREED! Please sign me up for a class action lawsuit.
I have issue with my Frigdaire front load washer is there a class action
I can join
I have issue with my Frigidaire front load washer id’s there a class action I can join for this brand.
This settlement amount that they are paying is a joke, so I am going to get $50 for my mold covered front door gasket. It will cost more than that just to purchase a new gasket not including labor. So meanwhile, I continually leave the door open when not in use and get to see this ugly toxic moldy gasket. I have tried everything to rid the mold to no avail. I surely will never by another Frigidaire product again.
I have a Frigidaire Affinity washer. Is there a class action that i can join?
I have a frigidaire affinity that is full of mold. I live in Ohio now, but it was purchased in NC. Is this machine covered by the settlements?
I have a Front Load LG Washer that has mold also. Not sure if I can file a claim on this one at all my Washer is a 2015. I hope that some Lawyer will look at this to see about doing a claim on this too.
We have an LG as well that has the same smell… this list doesn’t list LG maybe we need to start a class action laws against LG??
We offer a submission form on our website for you to fill out if you are seeking class action legal help. Attorneys will then review your submission to determine if you have a case. If they feel you qualify, they will contact you directly. You can submit your information here: https://topclassactions.com/start-a-class-action/.
I have a Kenmore washer with the mold problem, my model was not included in the last settlement. When I saw this I was hopeful that my model was included this time. When I clicked on the list all that came up was a bunch of Electrolux appliances no Kenmore. Is this link accurate for the models involved?
There are a lot of Kenmore washers included in this settlement. Here’s a link to the full list: http://www.flwashersettlement.com/pdf/Electrolux_Class_Brands_Models_list.pdf
My problem was not only the mold but bleach. No one said not to use it. The arm that holds the barrel broke and cracked. Its made of aluminum not steal. I had to buy a insurance policy through sears, because my warranty expired. We only had it a year and a few months. 900.00! I had to buy a 500.00 policy for sears to come out and replace the entire inside, or pay for another new one.
We have had these mold problems with our Frigidaire washer. Model no. Gltf2940ES. Please let me know how I should proceed with claim.
This is just for the 2 states listed?
This is open to all U.S. residents.
Moldy front seal gasket, cannot clean it. 2008 front loader
I had to chanfe my mother board it wouldn’t spin.
I already filed a claim for smell coming from the Frigidaire front loader washer. The odor permeats the entire house. I want to know what recourse I have in this matter which I already filed a claim?????
I have a Electrolux front load that makes my clothes moldy smelling could someone contact me to see if it is recalled?
The washing machine has black mold growing around rubber and has bad smell on clothes linen won’t clean off and I get bad head aches and sneezing is always happening when I put shirt on or use towel after bathing eyes run noise runs it stinks the house up and laundry stinks
Can someone contact me about a bad washer frigeadare front load it is black moms on rubber that won’t wash off its nasty
I have gone to the doctors numerous times with respiratory issues only to find that I am extremely allergic to mold. We had our vents cleaned, carpet removed, only to find that the mold came from my washer. I have a Frigidaire Affinity front load washer; which should never be called a washer. No one should have to wash and dry their wash machine out after every wash and leave the door open. Frigidaire should be ashamed of this product.
I too have the moldy front load washer. What recourse do I have?
These dryers cause a lot of foreign stains in my garments.
I had this issue with LG front loading washers. Is there a class action I can join for this brand?