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eMachines Computer Class Action Settlement
By Mike Holter
UPDATE 11/12/13: eMachines Extends Cash Option Deadline for Class Action Settlement
UPDATE: A federal court approved the eMachines Computer Class Action Lawsuit Settlement at the Final Approval Hearing. Class Members have until July 15, 2013 to file a claim. Distribution of the Settlement Awards will be made in the fall of 2013. See how to file a claim for the eMachines Computer Settlement.
A proposed class action lawsuit settlement has been reached over allegations eMachines sold defective computers. If you purchased an eMachines computer, you may be entitled to a replacement computer, accessories or $62.50 in cash if the class action settlement is approved.
The eMachines settlement will resolve a class action lawsuit, titled Stroud v. eMachines Inc., that alleges the defendants sold computers with a defective part that could cause the loss or corruption of data written to, or read from, a floppy disk. eMachines denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve the litigation.
Class Members of the eMachines computer class action settlement include anyone who purchased the following computers from eMachines or an eMachines authorized reseller (a retail store) in the United States on or after December 31, 1997:
Class Members have the option to receive a replacement computer and/or accessories or a cash payment. Class Members who complete and submit a valid claim form and Proof of Purchase will receive a redemption certificate with a face value of $365 that can be used toward an Acer, Gateway, or eMachines replacement computer and/or accessories or be exchanged for $62.50 cash.
Regardless of which benefit you choose, you will not be required to return your original computer.
The only way to receive benefits from the eMachines class action settlement is to submit a claim form postmarked by July 15, 2013.
A Final Fairness Hearing is scheduled for March 25, 2013.
Claim Forms and more information on your rights in the eMachines Class Action Lawsuit Settlement can be found at www.eMachinesFloppyDiskSettlement.com.
Updated June 14th, 2013
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319 thoughts oneMachines Computer Class Action Settlement
i have an emachine that runs slow so i up graded the motherboard memory and cpu. i was reusing the hard drive but got a blue screen saying i needed a new confirmation number so when i call microsoft they say i have used this product key “87” times! how is that possible unless emachines them selfs have used the same product keys on the desktops from the factory. this company is a scam. i cannot even get tech support unless i pay again or just buy the crappy 8.1 windows. this is nothing but frustration with a side order of being kicked in the nuts
I had purchased two eMachines the first in late 1998 or early 1999 and the second in 2000. I only received one certificate, but I am not complaining. I never had a problem with the floppy drive on mine. I barely ever used them. In the end I got a free Acer Aspire V5-122P. How can anyone complain about a free notebook that is practically brand new? Refurbished, but I think mine was just an “I don’t like it so I’m going to send it back” type thing as you would have never known it was ever used. I would have liked to have gotten the second certificate, as I always filled out the warranty cards, but again, I can’t complain about a free computer because of a problem I never had. I can’t believe they found me as I have moved three times since originally purchasing them. I thought they were great computers for the price and I never had one problem with either. I was sad to see them go out of business.
Also, a word of advice for anyone who has yet to choose a computer: Make sure that you choose one that has a low enough cost, with the shipping, that they don’t ask you for credit card info in case the shipping ends up being more. I chose a computer that was $329, plus the shipping, which was well enough under the cost. I even chose an expedited shipping, which there was still plenty left to cover, and it never asked me for any credit card info. I’ve read stories on RipOffReport.com of people being charged what they didn’t expect and such. So get one that with the shipping will be completely covered for sure. DO NOT GIVE CC INFO! If the one you want is more and you have to give the cc info, go with one that’s less. Remember, it’s free anyway, so if it doesn’t have everything you want, who cares?! There was one that was $18 more that I wanted more, and the shipping would have been covered by the certificate as well, but with that one they wanted CC info just in case. UH UH! I went with the lesser, and I am happy with it because I didn’t pay a dime. It’s my test computer now, as in I test programs and such on it to make sure that they do not hurt my system, then if everything is fine, I put it on one of my systems that I paid for. Just some advice. Take it or leave it.
I got my letter Sat and it is Monday. I have TRIED SEVERAL times to get it on the redeem site and it will not let me.
I mailed in my claim back in July and have not heard anything. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RETURNED GOODS CERTIFICATE. please respond. thank you.
please mail and text the code and re mail the letter Dr.to my current address 901 Martin Luther King Dr. Anniston Alabama 36201 so that I may place my order
E-machines changed from esecondipity to e machines redemption? They changed the settlement to a site with 4 laptops. What a scam.
Well it is November 25th.My voucher arrived. today Guess there is hope for the rest of us.
Think I will take the advice seen here and wait a bit before I choose something.Thanks to those who enlightened me.
It’s November.Anyone still waiting for their voucher? I sent my verification card which I received in May by registered mail.
Does anyone have an idea on how to follow-up?
Thanks
About a month or two ago I responded to an e-mail from a firm that is handling the e machine clasaction suit at that time I opted to settlle my clame for a new computer as you can see that was some time ago and to date I have not received it nor have I gotten
any response from the firm that is handling this case.
I would hope that this case is not a scam as iam an old man and am ineed of a computer. thank you for your attrition to this matter
R ay D Hanson
1001 East Marime V iew D rive
Apt D 31
Everett Wa 98201
To the Editor–>thanks for clarifying that information. I am actually glad you posted the message below so the “not fake” people will realize how risky and “stupid” it is to leave personal info on this website and expect someone to actually contact them. I would think people would use common sense about this and realize this is a discussion forum and not a “resolve your matter personally” cyber desk! Thanks!