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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
Anyone received a check yet.
Hi has there been a update on the settlement anount due to the claimants ?
TOP CLASS ACTIONS,
Do you know if this is true that it will be in 4 payments over the next 4 years..or a lump sum??? Thank you in advance…
That is correct, the settlement agreement calls for four payments over four years. The settlement agreement is also posted on the settlement website. Please let us know when you receive your check! If no appeals are filed, the first payment is estimated to be distributed in December. Please keep checking Top Class Actions for updates!
Has anyone received a check yet.
So if your payment is 60.00 you will get 15.00 for four years. WOW..
Who said anything about installment? ?
The checks will NOT be lump sum payments but 4 annual installments(payments).
What is this talk about installments so we not getting it all up front and read there is going to be 4 installment payments. Does anyone know when the next payments will be?
One payment a year for the next 4 years. Whenever the 1st payment goes out the next 3 will be at the same date for the next 3 years.
Please keep in mind they have 30 days to file an appeal which is November 24th we shall see
Does anyone know how many claims were filed? Estimated amount each will receive? Checks will be issues over 4 years on the anniversary date. Do we know when first checks will be issued? We have the noecold 1200. And need the money to buy another refrigerator before something happens. Any suggestions as to what refrigerator are good to buy. Thanks
Depends on how many shares you claimed. Payout is about $33 a share and people are saying checks should be going out tomorrow. How i read the document i would of thought Dec 8th but we shall see. And you should buy another Norcold 1200!!!
Roughly Nov 8th. Election Day!