Are Cree LEDs Good?

LED light bulbs are a more energy-efficient alternative to traditional incandescent or fluorescent light bulbs. They emit light from solid material, called a semiconductor, that illuminates when the electrons in the semiconductor move.
LED lights are gaining popularity and can be found in a variety of settings. They can be used in homes, in office buildings, and even in car headlights, according to automotive news website The Drive.

 LED bulb manufacturer Cree Inc. touts its LED bulbs as highly energy efficient, advertising that they will last significantly longer than incandescent bulbs. Based on these claims, consumers pay a premium for Cree LEDs.

Are Cree LEDs Good?

Cree has claimed that its LED light bulbs will last up to 35,000 hours, or 15 to 32 years. Cree LEDs cost between $15 and $20 apiece.

Some consumers claim that despite the company’s promise, Cree LEDs fail in just months. All LED lights may be subject to “energy droop” over time, something that may decrease the amount of light produced over the length of the bulbs’ lifespan. However, some consumers say that Cree light bulbs fail much faster than LED light bulbs should.

What Cree LED Representations May be Misleading?

Consumers take issue with a number of representations made by the makers of Cree bulbs.

Consumers say ads for Cree LEDs promise a 10-year warranty, a “100% Satisfaction Guaranteed,” and representations that its bulbs are “designed to last more than 22 years (25,000 hours).” News outlets, including NBC, have even touted Cree LEDs as some of the best on the market in the price point,
But some consumers disagree, citing their own experience of Cree LED bulbs failing within months.

What is Being Done About This Problem?

In April 2019, a New York woman filed a class action lawsuit against Cree, accusing the company of unfair and deceptive practices.  Stephanie Wedra claims that Cree lured consumers into purchasing defective LED bulbs by falsely advertising that the bulbs would last a long time, be energy efficient and save the consumer money over the long-term.

The class action suit claims that Wedra and proposed Class Members relied on the company’s advertised promises when making the decision to purchase Cree LEDs–promises she says later turned out to be false. 

Lawyers are investigating the claims and are looking for other consumers who purchased Cree LEDs that failed long before they were advertised to last and who are willing to be a class representative for others who experienced the same problems. Class Representatives may be awarded financial payment if the Cree LED class action lawsuit is successful.

Join a Free California Cree LED Light Bulbs Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

You may qualify to participate in this Cree LED light bulb class action lawsuit investigation under the following circumstances:

• You purchased a Cree LED Light Bulb;
• You live in California; and
• You are willing to serve as a Class Representative/Named plaintiff.

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This article is not legal advice. It is presented
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