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Norcold Inc. has agreed to pay $36 million and offer an extended warranty to settle a class action lawsuit stemming over allegations that its refrigerators contain a safety-related defect.
Plaintiffs claim that Norcold gas absorption refrigerators, typically installed in RVs and boats, have a cooling unit issue which may cause the boiler tubes to corrode and leak flammable gas which could increase the risk of a fire.
Claims for personal injury or wrongful death are not covered under this class action settlement.
The Norcold class action lawsuit alleged the manufacturer is liable for breach of state consumer protection laws as well as breach of express and implied warranties.
Norcold denies all wrongdoings but agreed to the settlement to avoid the risk and cost of further litigation.
Refrigerators covered under the class action settlement include Norcold 1200 Series, N8 Series and N6 Series Gas Absorption Refrigerators, a full list can be found here.
Class Members who wish to object or be excluded from the Norcold class action settlement, must do so no later than Aug. 26, 2016.
Who’s Eligible
Norcold settlement Class Members include all U.S. residents who own (or formerly owned) a Norcold 1200 Series gas absorption refrigerator or cooling unit that was made between Jan. 1, 2002 and Oct. 1, 2012.
In addition, all individuals who currently own a Norcold N6 Series gas absorption refrigerator or cooling unit, or a Norcold N8 Series gas absorption refrigerator or cooling unit, that was manufactured between Jan. 1, 2009, and Dec. 31, 2013 are also eligible to file a claim.
Potential Award
Varies.
The Norcold class action settlement includes two different benefits to Class Members. First, the defendants agreed to create a $36 million fund to resolve all claims for the 1200 Series, N8 Series and N6 Series gas absorption refrigerator Class Members.
Second, for those Class Members who currently own a N6 or N8 Series gas absorption refrigerators, Norcold will provide a three-year extended warranty covering replacement (parts and reasonable labor costs) of any cooling unit that fails due to a leak.
Proof of Purchase
N/A.
Class Members who want to benefit from the Norcold settlement must file a Claim Form by Aug. 26, 2016.
Claim Form Deadline
08/26/2016
Case Name
Etter, et. al. v. Norcold Inc., Case No. 8:13-CV-0081-JLS-RNB, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Final Hearing
10/14/2016 UPDATED
UPDATE: On September 16, 2016, the court rescheduled the final hearing to October 14, 2016.
UPDATE 2: On October 24, 2016, the court granted the Norcold settlement final approval. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
UPDATE 3: On July 6, 2017, according to the settlement website, the first settlement distribution checks were expected to be mailed mid-June, 2017. However, settlement administrators have to review thousands, sometimes hundreds of thousands, of Claim Forms and verify that each one is valid before processing payment. In a hugely popular settlement, this can take a while. Please be patient and continue checking Top Class Actions and the Settlement Administrator website for updates. We’ll let viewers know as soon as we learn that payments have gone out. We always update our articles with any major case developments or settlement news!
UPDATE 4: The settlement website states that checks are expected to be mailed on July 17, 2017. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our  Facebook page.
UPDATE 5: On July 21, 2017, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving the first of four checks in the mail from the Norcold RV refrigerator defect class action settlement.Â
UPDATE 6: On July 5, 2018, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving the second of four checks in the mail from the Norcold class action settlement worth as much as $307.52!Â
UPDATE 7: On July 5, 2019, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving the third of four checks in the mail from the Norcold class action settlement worth as much as $307.52!Â
UPDATE 8: On July 7, 2020, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving the fourth and final round of settlement checks worth $113.69 from the Norcold class action settlement.Â
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Norcold Refrigerator Claims Administrator
P.O. Box 43308
Providence, RI 02940-3308
1-866-406-8774
NorcoldClassAction@kccllc.com
Class Counsel
Hart L. Robinovitch
ZIMMERMAN REED, LLP
Defense Counsel
Bryan A. Merryman
WHITE & CASE LLP
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514 thoughts onNorcold RV Refrigerator Defect Class Action Settlement
First talk to a claims administrator and get the detail..let’s us know alright… Agreeded…were all waiting to hear from the caller…
Aggregate Repair/Replacement Cost Shares
Over $1,700.00 25 shares
From $1,360.01 to $1,700.00 20 shares
From $1,020.01 to $1,360.00 15 shares
From $680.01 to $1,020.00 10 shares
From $340.01 to $680.00 5 shares
From $68.01 to $340.00 3 shares
From $0.01 to $68.00 1 share
Each share would thus be worth roughly $32.97
On October 26, 2016, Judge Staton granted final approval of the class action settlement, awarded counsel attorney fees equal to 25% of the gross settlement, awarded each of the ten settling and seven non-settling plaintiffs an incentive award of between $1,580 and $7,500, and ordered Class Counsel (Zimmerman Reed) and Non-Settling Counsel (Terrence Beard and Hagens Berman) to mediation regarding the allocation of the attorney fees before November 30, 2016. Absent any appeal or further delay, the Claims Administrator will advance the first settlement payment to those claimants in the class who submitted timely claim forms approximately 15 days after the Final Effective Date of the Settlement.
Click here to view or download a copy of the Final Approval Order dated October 26, 2016.
Why is it paid over four years?
Where did you see it is paid over 4 years? Thanks
UPDATE 2: On October 24, 2016, the court granted the Norcold settlement final approval. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
The court has not yet granted the settlement final approval. Claims will not be paid until after the settlement receives final approval. Please keep checking TCA for updates! We are following the case, and will let our viewers know as soon as the settlement receives final approval!
Any updates on this one TCA?
Was the Final Hearing held or rescheduled again?
Any updates TopClassActions.com??? May be a tad too early, but thought I’d ask…thank you in advance.
The court recently rescheduled the final hearing for 10/14/16. Claims will not be paid until after the final hearing, the court grants the settlement final approval, and any appeals filed are resolved. There have been objections to the settlement filed, which could possibly lead to a delay in the final approval or appeals. I’m sorry I don’t have better news for you. Please keep checking Top Class Actions for updates. We will let our viewers know when the settlement receives final approval from the court and if any appeals are filed.
Any news since Norcold agreed to a settlement?
There is a 30 day period after a settlement receives final approval in which appeals can be filed. Please keep checking Top Class Actions for updates! We will let our viewers know if any appeals are filed!
I have filed all appropriate paperwork to obtain a settlement. My norcold is currently broken and needs work. When will I be able to take advantage of the warranty??
UPDATE: On September 16, 2016, the court rescheduled the final hearing to October 14, 2016.