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Defective Polaroid LCD TV Class Action Lawsuit
By Mike Mirando
A federal class action lawsuit filed in Minnesota claims that Polaroid know as early as 2006 that its LCD TVs fail, smoke and catch fire, but actively concealed the defects and chose not to warn customers or recall the sets.
The Polaroid LCD TV class action lawsuit alleges that these TVs suffer from a design defect that inevitably results in the TV’s failing, becoming inoperable, and in some cases smoking and catching fire.
“Polaroid has been aware since 2006-2007 that their LCD TVs are not only unreliable, but are also a dangerous fire hazard. By doing so, Polaroid places its customers at risk of injury or death,” the class action lawsuit states. “Not only did Polaroid actively conceal the TV’s defects, they also made materially misleading statements touting the high quality of the TVs, including but not limited to an incident wherein Polaroid was cited in 2010 by Underwriters Laboratories (“UL”) for including a UL certification on a Polaroid TV which was not actually certified by UL.”
Had consumers known of the problems associated with the defective Polaroid LCD TVs, they would not have purchased them, the Polaroid class action lawsuit claims.
The Polaroid LCD TV class action lawsuit is brought on behalf of all persons in the U.S. who purchased one or more Polaroid LCD TVs. It is seeking class certification, injunctive relief, and attorneys’ fees.
A copy of the Defective Polaroid LCD TV Class Action Lawsuit can be read here.
The case is Karen Hudson, et al. vs. Polaroid Corporation and PLR IP Holdings, LLC, United States District Court, District of Minnesota.
Updated June 9th, 2011
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102 thoughts onDefective Polaroid LCD TV Class Action Lawsuit
My husband bought a 19 inch Poloriad TV for my craft room. Ive had it 3 years. All of a sudden it wouldn’t came on. Instead of the screen being black an saying Poloriad it went white. After and on off game for about 25 times. It came on. Husband said leave it on. Got up to find the white screen and it wouldn’t do anything. Turned it on and it flashed black white and then wouldn’t turn off. Ive given up. A TV should last more then 3 years people. An here I thought this name brand was the best. NOT
Bought a 32in Polaroid LCD in summer of 2007. Remote was DoA which Polaroid replaced (but now the power button doesn’t work). Build in DVD player never really worked (worked at first but would stutter and now doesn’t work). Was watching tv Sunday when the back of the unit began smoking (horrible burnt plastic smoke that smelled awful). Managed to unplug the unit before it caught anything on fire. Very angry right now – had I not been in the room at the time my entire apartment could have caught fire. Will never buy anything Polaroid or anyone who partners with them ever again. I want my $750 back.
I also purchased a 32 in polaroid tv from walmart in 2007 the dvd player only lasted a month then tonight we were watching tv in bed and it starting omitting black smoke. Im so glad my wife and I were not sleeping. Please keep in touch if anything comes of this lawsuit.
We purchased a 32 in polaroid lcd tv from Walmart in 2007. Just before Christmas last year my wife and my 2 children were talking in my bedroom late that night when the tv started smoking. I quickly jumped up to unplug it. Good thing we didn’t fall asleep with the tv on. We might have had a serious problem.
I bought a 32′ polaroid at Wal-Mart in 2007. Black smoke came out of it as well. Still have it. will not turn it back on . it may catch on fire…………..Paid $750.00 for. Have not ever received any information about this lawsuit..
I also purchased a 15″ Polaroid tv four years ago from Walmart and now have sound but no picture. I would like to be included in the law suit.
I have a 32inch Polaroid with same problem. Has any one figure out if this class action suite has gone any place. Not sure if I should have tv fixed or just buy a new one and wait till something happens with lawsuit. Thanks
I purchased the 32″ polaroid 3 years ago and ive always noticed the popping and sparking when its turning on. Glad I found this!!! Keep me updated!
Last night while watching the news I heard a pop and the TV went black. It still has volumn but no picture.
Its a 27′, 2007 Polaroid.
Bought this Polaroid 32″ flat screen in 2006 or 7 and just tonight the top started smoking and now the screen is black. The sound still works but I’m rather afraid of using it now. I’m just glad I was around when it happened. What if I had left the TV on for the dogs, gone to work and the TV had caught fire?! This is unacceptable!