 
LG refrigerators class action overview:
- Who: A group of refrigerator consumers are suing LG.
- Why: The plaintiffs say the company sold them faulty fridges that fail to keep food cool.
- Where: The LG class action was filed in a New Jersey federal court.
A new class action lawsuit alleges that LG Electronics knowingly sold defective refrigerators with a faulty part that failed to keep them cold.
A group of more than 40 plaintiffs from around the country filed the class action complaint against LG Electronics U.S.A. Inc. on Nov. 8 in a New Jersey federal court, alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws.
The lawsuit claims the allegedly defective LG refrigerators were sold with faulty linear compressors, leaving them unable to perform their primary function of keeping food, medicine, and other perishables at safe temperatures, posing risks of foodborne illnesses and property damage.
The class action targets all LG-brand refrigerators manufactured since Jan. 1, 2018, and sold nationwide through major retailers like Best Buy, Home Depot, and Costco, as well as online.
The refrigerators are priced between $1,800 and $7,500, with most models in the $1,800–$3,500 range. Despite the price tag, the plaintiffs allege that the refrigerators often break down after a short period of use.
LG misleads consumers into believing refrigerators are reliable, lawsuit claims
LG has long been aware of the defective compressors but has neither adequately disclosed the issue to consumers nor provided effective solutions under its warranties, the plaintiffs claim.
“A refrigerator that fails to keep food at a safe temperature has no value because it cannot be used safely,” the lawsuit says, arguing that the defect fundamentally undermines the product’s purpose.
According to the LG refrigerators lawsuit, LG has reportedly already settled at least three prior class action lawsuits over similar issues but continues to market and sell the allegedly defective refrigerators. The plaintiffs claim that LG’s advertising misleads customers into believing its products are high-quality and durable, despite their known flaws.
Plaintiff Irma Armour, who purchased her LG refrigerator from Best Buy in 2022, says her fridge failed in September this year, spoiling hundreds of dollars’ worth of food. Armour and other plaintiffs allege that they would not have purchased LG refrigerators — or would have demanded refunds — had they known about the defects.
As a result, the plaintiffs are looking to represent anyone who bought an LG-branded fridge from LG or any other authorized retailer that was manufactured between Jan. 1, 2018, and now.
They are suing for breach of warranty and violations of state consumer laws and are seeking certification of the class action, damages, fees, costs and a jury trial.
In 2022, LG was hit with a class action lawsuit alleging it knowingly sells refrigerators with defective “craft ice” makers that cease to operate within months of use.
What do you think of the allegations in this LG class action? Let us know in the comments.
The plaintiffs are represented by James E. Cecchi of Carella, Byrne, Cecchi, Brody & Agnello P.C. and Nilofar Nouri of Beverly Hills Trial Attorneys P.C.
The LG class action is Irma Armour et al. v. LG Electronics U.S.A. Inc, Case No. 2:24-cv-10387 in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
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186 thoughts onLG class action claims refrigerators contain defective linear compressors
We bought an lg refrigerator in 2020. Paid over $3k. It stopped cooling 10-24-25. I watched some videos and found the label. It shows it was made in 2018 so they sold me a 2 year old fridge. We just had to buy another fridge, went with Fridgedaire this time. It will be delivered Tuesday Nov. 4th so almost 2 weeks without a refrigerator.
We bought our LG refrigerator 7/16/2021. Paid a guy to tell us its the compressor. Repair people dont want to work on them because its dangerous. Been with no fridge for 1 week now. Grand Appliance
We bought our LG refrigerator 7/16/2021. Paid a guy to tell us its the compressor. Repair people dont want to work on them because its dangerous. Been with no fridge for 1 week now. Grand Appliance
Bought my LG refrigerator in 2022 this week. It started making funny noises and today the repairman came out and said sure enough that the fan is not working. Food is already spoiling. Warranty was for one year. I purchased this from Home Depot. That does the class action lawsuit only cover the compressor and if not the fan then when the fan is fixed is the compressor then also going to stop working? Paying $400 to have the fan replaced which won’t be done until Tuesday. It is now Thursday, meaning that I have no refrigerator for 5 days!
I purchased a LG refrigerator in 2019
It died this week 10/25/25
Repairman said it was the compressor that was covered but it would cost me $775 and maybe more. I lost hundreds of dollars of food. I decided to buy a new GE. Waiting for delivery on 10/31/25
I purchased an LG refrigerator in 2021 and today it just quit working. It’s the compressor and since it’s now off warranty, even with the 3 year package I bought from Lowes when I purchased the refrigerator, it’s all on me to fix or replace. I am replacing but this shouldn’t happen to a 4 year old refrigerator. I was unaware of the compressor issues until our repairmen told us there were lot’s of issues with LGs and their compressors. I want to be part of the class action law suit.