A class action lawsuit alleges that Cree LED light bulbsโ longevity representations are inaccurate, harming consumers who pay a premium for the bulbs.
Lead plaintiff Don Nguyen states in his Cree class action lawsuit that the LED light bulbs made by the company are marketed as being able to last as long as 35,000 hours.
According to the Cree class action lawsuit, the company also offers a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee for these LED bulbs. The LED bulbs are marketed as lasting between 15-32 years and come with a 10 year warranty.
The Cree LED class action lawsuit says that consumers are duped into purchasing these lightbulbs based on these claims and promises.
A reasonable consumer would see on numerous locations on the packaging that such bulbs last longer than other light bulbs, Nguyen argues.
However, according to the lawsuit, the LED light bulbs donโt last as long as promised.
The Cree class action lawsuit says that buyers who purchased these bulbs did not get the full value of advertised bulbs since the products fail much sooner than promised.
The Cree LED light bulbs class action lawsuit points out that incandescent bulbs might last up to 2,000 hours and energy saving bulbs can last as long as 10,000.
However, Creeโs LED replacement bulbs are typically marketed as having a lifespan from 25,000 to 50,000 hours.
As argued in the Cree class action lawsuit, however, the Cree bulbs burn out much faster.
Independent testing carried out on behalf of the plaintiff allegedly revealed that these bulbs might even burn out in a few weeks or months after being installed.
Cree makes three different categories of LED bulbs: Reflector, Specialty, and Standard A-Type.
The Cree class action lawsuit accuses the makers of these bulbs of using multiple false representations about the bulbs, such as the 10 year warranty, 100 percent satisfaction guarantee, and claims of up to 45 years of useful lifespan for the product.
The Cree class action lawsuit points out that a class action is appropriate for this claim since numerous complaints online mirror the experience of the lead plaintiff with regard to the bulbโs lifespan.
The plaintiff has brought the Cree class action lawsuit on behalf of himself and a Class of Oregon purchasers who opted to buy the Cree lightbulb types mentioned above based on the promises of a long life but who later experienced early failure of the bulbs.
The plaintiffs in the Cree class action lawsuit are represented by Steve D. Larson of Stoll Stoll Berne Lokting & Schlachter PC, Michael McShane and S. Clinton Woods of Audet & Partners LLP, Charles J. LaDuca and Alexandra C. Warren of Cuneo Gilbert & LaDuca LLP, Melissa S. Weiner and Amy F. Boyle of Halunen Law, Charles E. Schaffer of Levin Sedran & Berman, and Jason P. Sultzer of Sultzer Law Group.
The Cree LED Light Bulbs Class Action Lawsuit is Don Nguyen v. Cree Inc., Case No. 3:18-cv-02097, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, Portland Division.
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29 thoughts onCree Class Action Says LED Light Bulbs Donโt Last 35,000 Hours
How can I join this suit? I have Walmart great value and Ecosmart bulbs with documented failure long before even 10 years. Anywhere from 6 to 18 months. These are 65 w replacement spots for reset lamps. I write the install and failure date on each. Iโd be OK with even 5 or 6 years of service. But less than 2 on a 22 year life promise.
Several 4โณ recessed lights as well as some regular incandescent style led lights have burnt out. In the kitchen, 4 out 6 are dead, bath 6 out of 7 are dead, basement 4 out of 14 are dead, rest of these dimmable leds are about to go constantly flickering.
In the last 2 years, I have switched over to the Cree LED light bulbs because of the bright lighting they produce. Since then, I have had to replace multiple ones that went out. They do not last as advertised and are expensive.
Bought a LED spot for in the basement. Went out after 3 months.
We have 11 floodlights in our kitchen and all of them have failed within six months to a year of installation. All my other GE LED floodlight bulbs are still going strong!
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I have had several bulbs Also go bad at about 3 years. Was thinking I would not have to replace these for 30 years based upon my usage.
I have bought many of these lights. Just had another one die. It was in a closet so doesnโt stay on much. Probably lasted 2-3 years. Iโve started writing the date of installation on them because so many of them have failed. Please add my name to the list
Iโve bought many of these pls add me
Yes I Will do it