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A consumer class action lawsuit says that certain Samsung LED TVs overheat and become unusable, and the company has made no effort to fix the problem.
Plaintiff Edward Tobin claims that he purchased a Samsung LED TV, Model No. UN50J5201AFX, for $299.99 from a Best Buy store in Patchogue, New York.
He alleges that within several months of purchasing the product, the television overheated so much from normal use that it was permanently damaged, and developed persistent vertical lines throughout the side of the screen.
Tobin claims that this defect made the television unfit for normal use. He says that had he known that the television would overheat and become permanently damaged and unusable, he would not have purchased the television.
The Samsung TV class action lawsuit states that the television defect experienced by Tobin was not a one-off problem, and that thousands of other consumers purchased similarly defective televisions that they were then unable to use because of the defect.
To support this claim that the issue is widespread, Tobin cites numerous online complaints that state that the televisions are defective, and express frustration that the company did not recall the televisions and did not attempt to fix the issue.
The plaintiff cites one complaint that reads “my TV is melting at 1 corner. Only had it for 1 yr. Clearly a malfunction on your end, but I can’t get anyone to show up to fix it.”
Another complaint that Tobin points to describes a comparable issue with the television then states “with all these similar complaints, shouldn’t have this been recalled!?”
The Samsung TV overheating problem class action lawsuit states that the overheating defect affects at least the following series of Samsung LED TVs: 5200, 5300, 5500, 6200, 6300, 6350, 6400, 6900, and 7200.
The Samsung TV defect class action lawsuit argues that Samsung knew of the defect since at least 2015 but did nothing to remedy the problem.
Allegedly, the company continues to sell the defective televisions without warning consumers that the product will likely not perform as advertised.
Tobin claims that in continuing to sell the TVs without notifying customers of the defect, without recalling them, and without attempting to solve the problem, Samsung has falsely advertised the product.
Additionally, the plaintiff alleges that the company has breached both implied and express warranty by selling a defective product. He also claims that the profits that the company gained from the sale of the televisions represents unjust enrichment, because it was gained from unlawful and unfair means.
The Samsung LED TV defect class action lawsuit seeks damages for Tobin and all other similarly affected consumers, claiming that they were financially injured by their purchase of the television and by Samsung’s misrepresentation of it.
The Samsung overheating defect class action lawsuit also seeks an injunction that would bar Samsung from continuing to sell the defective televisions.
Tobin is represented by Andrew Obergfell of Bursor & Fisher PA.
The Samsung LED TV Overheating Defect Class Action Lawsuit is Edward Tobin v. Samsung Electronics America, Case No. 2:18-cv-12473, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
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665 thoughts onSamsung Class Action Claims LED TVs Overheat, Become Unusable
A month ago while my son was out of town his Samsung TV was turned off in his room. It combusted into flames at both sides of the screen and melted, shooting 6 foot flames in the air. Thank God my husband and I were home at 11 o’clock at night as we have been gone a few hours earlier. We quickly threw water on it, put it out. The firefighters came, and we have spent the past month dealing with cleanup and chaos. While my insurance company will pay for it I want Samsung accountable!!! It also sent my husband into the VA with a breakdown as it triggered his CPTSD. My insurance co contacted Samsung and they plan to pick up the TV monitor today but I am looking at a lawsuit myself. Is it too late to join this? I have all the photos documentation, etc. An electrician confirmed it did not generate from wall socket.
Purchased Samsung 70 in 4K TV not even 3 years ago. I have several tvs so the large television is rarely used. Now the television only flickers without a picture or sound. Brand new television. Model UN70NU6900FXZA
My tv has horizontal lines flickering and they told me I would have to buy a new one. It’s 55inches but they keep saying it’s only 50inches. But I know what I bought, it’s only 3 years old.
Model: Un50mu6300fxza
I will never buy another Samsung TV. I paid $3700 for a television and after one year and half it developed distortion on the edges of the screen due to overheating.
Can I still join this class action. My Samsung series just sparked when I turned it on and is now not working.
Having the same issue with vertical line
I have a Samsung UN55NU6900f that made a “pop” noise, turned off, and now makes no attempt or ability to turn on.
Having same problem with UN78JS9100 model. 2 years ago had someone remove the box behind the tv that housed the circuit board and cooling fan. Noticed at that point the fan was not moving. Attempted to fix fan but would continue to get stuck on something when box was placed back behind tv in original spot (vertical). Since then I have had to keep the box horizontal on a shelf which helps but I still occasionally have to give box a tap to get fan moving again. Also have multiple bright light streaks panning out from bottom towards center of screen.
I have a Samsung UN70NU6900FXZA (70 NU6900 Series 4K UHD TV) that is stuck in boot loop. 2019 TV that was out of warranty by May 2021 and is no longer usable. If I can be added to Class Action or any other option open to me, please don’t hesitate to contact.
Un55tu7000f blacked out in 3 months
I have a 55″ Samsung Qled which I purchased in 2020. It shut itself off last week. I called the store where I purchased it and they sent a repair tech to check it out. When he removed it from the wall the back was melted and cracked in the middle. Had to purchase a new TV. Not a Samsung! Samsung should stick to dealing with shipping containers!!!