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Plantronics BackBeat FIT wireless headphone owners can get up to $100 from a class action settlement that resolves claims that the headphones were falsely advertised as being able to provide eight hours of listening after one charge, as well as being water and sweat-proof.
Class Members include those who purchased certain versions of the BackBeat FIT wireless headphones manufactured by Plantronics between April 1, 2014 and Oct. 31, 2019. The versions included are the Genesis and 16M.
The Plantronics BackBeat FIT wireless headphones class action lawsuit alleged that the sport headphones did not live up to their advertising claims.
According to the complaint, the headphones regularly fail to hold a charge due to a battery defect. Additionally, exposure to water only makes the problem worse, alleged the plaintiffs.
The Plantronics BackBeat FIT wireless headphones class action lawsuit pointed to numerous consumer complaints about the alleged battery defect. The complaints noted that the headphones both ran out of battery in a short amount of time and also failed to hold a charge.
Plantronics admits no wrong doing, but agreed to settle the allegations. Under the terms of the settlement, Class Members can benefit in several ways depending on when they purchased the headphones and whether or not they had complained about issues with the headphones.
Class Members who purchased headphones covered by the class action settlement on or after Jan. 1, 2018 can claim an extended limited warranty. Those who purchased the headphones between April 1, 2014 and October 31, 2019 can claim a $25 payment with proof of purchase. Those who purchased headphones between April 1, 2014 and October 31, 2019 and also made a complaint about the product can make a $50 claim (limit of two headphones per claimant).
To make a valid claim, Class Members must submit a Claim Form. In order for the claim to be valid, you should provide proof of purchase. However, you should still submit your claim even if you do not have proof of purchase (i.e., receipt) because class counsel may have already obtained proof of purchase information from the third-party retailers who sold the headphones and this information has been provided to the settlement administrator.
The deadline to object to or opt out of the Plantronics BackBeat FIT wireless headphones class action settlement is Nov. 22, 2019.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members include those “who purchased at retail the BackBeat FIT wireless headphones, version Genesis or 16M, manufactured by Plantronics during the period of time from April 1, 2014 through October 31, 2019.”
Potential Award
Up to $100.
Class Members have several benefit options under the Plantronics headphones class action settlement:
- Extended warranty
- $25 cash – for those who received a replacement product
- $25 cash – for those who haven’t received replacement headphones (limit of two claims per Class Member)
- $50 cash – with proof of purchase (limit of two claims per Class Member)
Proof of Purchase
Proof of purchase required for all claims. Those who are making a claim for a $50 payment must provide proof of a complaint, for example, a negative comment specifying the alleged battery defect on Plantronics.com or Amazon.com.
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
12/31/2019
UPDATE: The Plantronics BackBeat FIT Wireless Headphones Settlement was granted final approval on January 31, 2020. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
Case Name
Shin v. Plantronics Inc., Case No. 5:18-cv-05626-NC, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Final Hearing
12/20/2019
Settlement Website
www.HeadphoneSettlement.com
Claims Administrator
Headphone Settlement
c/o A. B. Data Ltd.
PO Box 173083
Milwaukee, WI 53217
800-983-6533
info@HeadphoneSettlement.com
Class Counsel
Jeffrey S. Goldenberg
GOLDENBERG SCHNEIDER LPA
James C. Shah
Ronald S. Kravitz
SHEPHERD FINKELMAN MILLER & SHAH LLP
W.B. Markovits
Paul M. DeMarco
Terence R. Coates
Justin C. Walker
MARKOVITS STOCK & DEMARCO LLC
Defense Counsel
Darren K. Cottriel
JONES DAY
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99 thoughts onPlantronics BackBeat FIT Wireless Headphones Settlement
please add me
Need my check for beer
Lmaooo
Received the $25 check, deposited, and was just notified by the bank it was returned, and I was charged a fee–check bounced. This is not cool.
Same thing happened to me 6.22.2029
6/22/2020. $25 check no good so bank charged me $19 for returned check.
Same! I had two sets of headphones so $30 in fees. Very frustrating, does anyone know of next steps?
Yes! just looked at my bank statement and the $25 check bounced plus the bank charged me a $19 fee. Phony check?
USPS informed delivery has a check in the mail today. Yay!!
Something coming in the mail today 6/1/20
I received 4 emails all in a row with the same message from the admin concerning the status of my claim yesterday. Has anybody else received anything such as an email or a check.?
Kick back and wait it will come.. when you really need it