A class action lawsuit has been filed against the makers of Glade Auto Scented Oil Automotive Air Fresheners alleging the product can leak, which causes damage to the interiors of cars.
“Specifically, the Air Fresheners, which are intended to be clipped to automobile interior air vents, leak oil and/or other substances,” according to the complaint, which “penetrate and damage the instrument panels and/or dashboards of the automobiles in which they are used.”
The Glade class action lawsuit also asserts that the defendant manufacturers Kraco Enterprises LLC and S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. “have long been aware of this defect” but intentionally hid the problem from consumers.
In support, the complaint cites numerous websites where individuals have complained of these issues. For example, on the website www.PlanetFeedback.com, one consumer posted that she installed a Glade air freshener in her new vehicle, and it leaked, melting the buttons and faceplate of her car stereo.
Several comments on that post are from other consumers who also experienced damage from Glade air fresheners. One commenter stated that the oil in the Glade air freshener leaked out and melted the plastic face of his console. The commenter questioned, “This product shouldn’t MELT PLASTIC! What the heck is this stuff made of?”
Plaintiff Anthony Succi of Pennsylvania says he purchased a Glade scented oil automotive air freshener in September 2016. Succi claims that he followed the directions and clipped the air freshener onto a vent in his dashboard, but the oil leaked out of the device, causing damage to his vehicle.
According to the complaint, the air freshener oil burned a hole and left other marks on the interior console, which would cost Succi almost $200 to repair.
The Glade defective auto air freshener class action lawsuit alleges that the defendant manufacturers violated California and Pennsylvania consumer protection laws by not recalling the defective products, or properly notifying consumers prior to purchase.
In addition, the complaint contends that the defendants breached the warranty of the air fresheners, and their duty of good faith and fair dealing.
The defective product lawsuit requests certification of a Class of “[a]ll persons or entities in the United States who have purchased a Glade Auto Scented Oil Automotive Air Freshener, or utilized a Glade Auto Scented Oil Automotive Air Freshener and sustained resulting property damage.”
In the alternative, the complaint asks the court to certify subclasses of consumers in California and Pennsylvania.
The class action seeks restitution, statutory and punitive damages, as well as an injunction requiring the defendants to recall its air fresheners and repair all damages caused by the leaking, defective devices.
Succi is represented by Richard D. McCune, David C. Wright, Joseph G. Sauder, Matthew D. Schelkopf, and Joseph B. Kenney of McCuneWright LLP.
The Glade Defective Auto Air Freshener Class Action Lawsuit is Anthony J. Succi v. Kraco Enterprises LLC and S.C. Johnson & Son Inc., Case No. 2:16-cv-08125, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
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110 thoughts onGlade Class Action Says Leaky Car Air Fresheners Ruin Dashboards
This just happened to me yesterday. Very disappointed in this product. How is it being resolved and the property damage?
This also has just happened to me and now my new dash , airbag active and New upgraded stereo have all been damaged from this product! Thank god i cought it before it ran any further down the face of my dashboard. But the damage is done and all face panels under vent are permanently damaged due to trying to make my vehicle smell! Absolutely unforgivable and to still sell this obviously defective product is inexcusable! I want my car to smell without risk of expensive damage and aggravation. I want in on a lawsuit ! So disgusted.
I have the same problem but mine said it was made by Bahama company it looks like a pineapple I bought it the next day it ate up the tuchscreen on a $56000 Lincoln mkt can any one help me
Seriously a spot or paint damage how about oil leaked into stereo button and now its ruined!!
Just had the Auto Expression destroy our dash. I have pics from it too. I want in on this class action as well.
Me too.
Were you able to find out about Who to contact for this class action suit. My car dash is ruined and I never even knew about this. Why are these still on the market?! Please let me know if you have any information regarding how to be included in this suit.
Any luck? My dash was just ruined!!
Me too!! Any luck?
How do I get in on this lawsuit?
This has just happened to me. It leaked down and bubbled up the plastic. I will be calling but any advice would be helpful. Thanks
I purchased a Glade air freshner from the store and hung it to my vent per instructions. The next day I came out and the liquid had leaked & ate through the paint on my dashboard & on my radio buttons. Ugh..Im so irritated..
I just had this happen to me, I called, the product us made by Krasco ent. They were helpful…
I got a clip on air freshener 3 days ago and had clipped it on my air vent like I was supposed to do. I haven’t had my Cadillac CTS for 2 months and I have been so proud to actually have a beautiful high class car. I love my car but this morning I get in my car and see that my dash is ruined. The dash bubbled up and the paint was dripping off into the floor. My dash is ruined!! The liquid air freshener leaked out on my dash and vent and acted as if it were made of acid or something. What is this stuff made of? Me and my fiancé are so upset about this. Something has to be done about this company. They are ruining people’s vehicles and don’t even care!
I’ve had one of the air freshener a in my car for 3 three weeks and all of a sudden today, it leaks and ate the finish on my dash/console.