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
I just had an auto expressions air freshener clip in my SUV ruin the right side of my dash, it ran down and bubbled up the dashboard. I’m trying to find a way to call the company event though that may be fruitless. any help from anyone? just really mad right now, I strive to keep my vehicle in excellent shape and then something like this happens. UGH!! I would appreciate any advise or help you can give. thank you
Where do I file a claim?
My dashboard was damaged by the air freshener.
I look at my dash and realized that it was Melted . Then I remembered that I had put air fresher on a few days ago and it was empty. It leaked down the dash and melted parts of it.
I do I join the lawsuit
I spent $1918.16 to replace Air Freshener Damage to the Front Panel Heat and Air Conditioner Controls. In addition, I had to replace the main Clutch Set and Stator Set of the Heat and Air Conditioner Operating System of my 2014 Honda Accord. I have pictures to show the damages and the front panel piece that was replaced. The have the receipts that I paid Honda for the repair work.
I spent $1918.16 to replaced the Front Panel Air Conditioning Controls, replaced the Clutch Set and Stator Set to get the Heat and Air Conditioner working of my 2014 Honda Accord. I have photos of the damages of the front panel the piece that was replaced. I have the receipts of the payments to Honda.
Mi Audi dashboad is damaged!! Who’s going to repair it???
My daughters Nissan Rogue was damaged by one today. We immediately removed the clip but the damage was too bad. Even behind the radio screen. This is an almost brand new car and we have cosmetic damage for sure and who know what else is wrong that we can’t see. The plastic dash has eroded and the screen has been eaten by the chemicals
My vehicle dash was ruined I have photos to document it
My dash was destroyed about 2 weeks ago with the Glade Auto air freshener. To repair will be over a $1,000, I bought the 2014 Ford Explorer about 4 months ago because it was low mileage and in perfect shape! My wife was so excited to get her a used but new car for her. I was so distruaght when she called me crying that her Glade freshner destroyed her dash. I have photos and original packaging. What do I need to do?
Glade air freshener can leaked all over my furniture I got up this morning and the automatic air freshener had made an oily mess in my living room. I don’t know if this damaged my furniture because it just happened. I have contacted Glade to let them know but I am very concerned about this matter. I don’t know what this is made of but my television electronics are next to it. I hope it hasn’t damaged the plastic. T