Appliance class action lawsuits, settlement overview:
- Who: Consumers recently filed class action lawsuits against Samsung Electronics America Inc., BSH Home Appliances Corp., WarrantyGuard and Whirlpool Corp.
- Why: The class action lawsuits involve product defects and misleading sales practices claims related to appliances.
- Where: The class action lawsuits were filed in U.S. federal courts.
Consumers recently filed multiple class action lawsuits against companies over claims relating to home appliances, including washing machines, dishwashers and refrigerators..
The class action lawsuits claim product defects and misleading sales practices.
In addition to the class action lawsuits, BSH Home Appliances recently agreed to a class action settlement that resolved claims the company sold Bosch home appliances equipped with defective components.
Control panel labeling quickly fades on Bosch dishwashers, class action says
A consumer filed a class action lawsuit against BSH Home Appliances Corp. in May over claims the company manufactured certain Bosch dishwashers with control panel labeling that quickly faded.
The class action lawsuit argues consumers are unable to properly use the Bosch dishwashers, including the 100-, 300-, 500- and 800-Series models, due to the alleged issue.
“Without the ability to see the control panel labeling, the dishwashers are impossible, or at least unreasonably difficult, to use for their intended purpose of safely and properly cleaning dishes,” the Bosch class action says.
Whirlpool sold extended service plans that failed to cover costs, class action claims
A consumer filed a class action lawsuit against WarrantyGuard and Whirlpool Corp. last month over claims the companies sold Whirlpool extended service plans that failed to actually cover the cost of a replacement or all repairs.
The class action lawsuit argues Whirlpool and WarrantGuard claim the extended warranty plans will cover required labor and parts for warranty issues at no out-of-pocket expenses; however, Whirlpool is able to exercise a buyout on devices that is capped at 75% of their purchase price.
“The consumer cannot use these funds to purchase a comparable appliance unless she supplements the settlement payout with her own funds,” the Whirlpool class action says.
Whirlpool seeks dismissal of defective fridge wiring class action
A consumer filed a separate Whirlpool class action alleging it manufactured and sold Whirlpool refrigerators with defective wiring in February.
Earlier this month, Whirlpool asked a judge in Delaware federal court to throw out the claims, saying the plaintiffs failed to show Whirlpool had knowledge of the defect.
The company also claims there are no cases of injury related to the wiring despite the plaintiffs’ allegations that the wiring creates a risk of shock, electrocution or fire.
Class action claims Samsung sold washing machines that corrode prematurely
A consumer filed a class action lawsuit against Samsung Electronics America Inc. in March over claims it manufactured and sold top-loader washing machines that corrode prematurely due to a flange defect.
The class action lawsuit claims the alleged premature corrosion causes the Samsung top-loader washing machines to release tiny particles during wash cycles that can clog hoses and prevent water from draining properly, causing mold and other debris to accumulate.
“Samsung knew that consumers were unaware of the latent defect and that they reasonably expected the washing machines to clean their laundry rather than make it dirtier by causing metallic particles and moldy debris to attach to the clothing during laundry cycles,” the Samsung class action says.
Bosch agrees to pay $2M to end claims it sold home appliances with defective components
BSH Home Appliances recently agreed to pay $2 million in April to end claims the company sold Bosch home appliances equipped with defective components, leading to panel failure.
The settlement will benefit a class of consumers who purchased, received as a gift or acquired during a home purchase or remodel certain Bosch microwaves or ovens with model numbers HBL5751UC, HBL8751UC, HBLP751UC, HMC80151UC, HMC80251UC or HMC87151UC.
Consumers who want to make a claim to join the class action settlement must submit a valid claim form by Feb. 12, 2025.
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My GE dishwasher is only 2 years old and the rubber is melting off the racks, fails to fully clean dishes and falls under Whirlpools horrible warranty service.