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Samsung Electronics America Inc. is the defendant in a class action lawsuit over its allegedly defective top-load washing machines that tend to explode.
“Specifically, the Samsung Washing Machines described herein are prone to catastrophic failure in that the Washing Machines explode unexpectedly while being operated as intended and instructed by Samsung, rendering the Washing Machines unmerchantable and unfit for their intended use,” according to the class action complaint.
The Samsung class action lawsuit goes on to state that the force of the explosion makes the washing machines “irreparably damaged” and could cause “serious harm” to people in the immediate vicinity when they explode.
According to the Samsung exploding washing machine class action lawsuit, there are numerous examples to support its case. Plaintiffs Suzann Moore and Michelle Soto Fielder both claim that they purchased brand new Samsung top-loading washing machines which later blew up.
Moore asserts that she purchased hers from Sears in January of 2014 in Indiana, and it worked for almost two years without any problems. Then on the morning of Dec. 23, 2015, the washing machine “violently exploded,” damaging the Samsung dryer which was next to it.
Similarly, plaintiff Fielder states that she bought a new Samsung top-loading washer from Lowe’s in June of 2012, in the State of Texas. According to the complaint, Fielder’s washing machine exploded on Feb. 9, 2016, “with such ferocity that it penetrated the interior wall of her garage” and that the “point of impact was so deep that it pushed through into [Fielder’s] living room, which shares a wall with her garage.”
The Samsung class action lawsuit also cites numerous other examples from Samsung washing machine owners posting on consumer protection websites and news outlets online. In many examples, the washing machine tops came off and caused damage to surrounding property.
In one example, a self-professed “safety health and environmental professional” who responded to an industrial accident involving the largest Samsung top-load washer on the market remarked that the washer “destroyed itself so violently that all technicians, safety professionals, engineers, and layman are completely impressed with the level of carnage.”
The Samsung exploding washing machine lawsuit argues that Samsung knew or should have known about the defect in its washers. While the lawsuit acknowledges that most washers explode after Samsung’s one-year express warranty is over, federal law creates an “implied warranty” that the washers are designed to operate and not explode. “There is no reasonable or acceptable rate for washing machines to explode,” the complaint contends.
Plaintiffs Moore and Fielder seek to represent a Class of “Any resident of the United States or its territories who (1) purchased and/or (2) was a reasonably expected user whose property was injured by any model of Samsung top-loading Washing Machine while such Washing Machine was operated within the scope of its intended use as a home appliance[.]”
The Samsung washer class action requests damages from the exploding machines, as well as a court order preventing Samsung from selling any of the alleged defective washing machines.
The plaintiffs are represented by Scott L. Starr, Andrew B. Miller, Mark S. Fryman, and Jacob M. O’Brien of Starr Austen & Miller, LLP, Carl Joseph Brizzi, III, of Carl Brizzi & Associates, LLC, and Anthony W. Patterson of Parr Richey Obremskey Frandsen & Patterson, LLP.
The Samsung Exploding Washing Machine Class Action Lawsuit is Suzann Moore, et al. v. Samsung Electronics America Inc., Case No. 1:16-cv-538, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division.
UPDATE: Samsung has issued a voluntary recall of 34 top-loading washing machines. Find out more information on how you can benefit here.
UPDATE 2: February 2019, the Samsung washer class action settlement is now open. Click here to file a claim.
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31 thoughts onSamsung Faces Class Action Over Exploding Washers
My washer exploded! How do I add my name to this? I have pictures and documentation to support this.
I purchased a Samsung washer/dryer in Feb 2016 and the washing machine, model # WA48H7400AW/A2, exploded on April 16, 2016. It was like a bomb went off inside my house, the whole house rocked. The top separated from the base, the sides bulged out, and plastic pieces ejected all over the room. The machine landed about 3 ft away from its original position, ripping out the electrical socket, dented my walls, crashed in to the dryer, seriously denting it, and water all everywhere. Amazingly enough, the machine continued to run, until the plugged was pulled. Had nobody been at home, this would have caught on fire. Thankfully, nobody was injured. Samsung does not seem to care much about this. It’s been a few days and I’m still waiting to hear from them. Someone please contact me so I can include my case in this lawsuit.
This is the same model I received yesterday!!
Sigh. I just bought mine in July. It hasn’t exploded yet, but now I’m afraid to use it.
I bought one at Lowe’s also. End up buying new washer warranty no good and said nothing they could do
^^ I concur with all of you and agree with Fu…, WHAT MODEL #/#s should we be concerned about? I purchased my Samsung W/D Set in October 2014…, since the beginning, it has groaned like a cow giving birth at the start of every cycle, but I just chalked that up for NO AGITATOR. Anyway, if I had some 4th Century Armor to put on, I would, but don’t, so NOW WHAT DO I DO when I do the laundry?
How do we find the model # and convince the company to return??
How do I know if my washer is one of the models that explodes? It makes some pretty crazy noises and growls when it is in use! Now I’m very apprehensive to use it!
I also bought a Samsung washer from Sears in January of this year. The machine makes some weird noises already. I too am afraid to use it now
i also purchased a samsung washer and dryer in June of 2015
I as well brought a washer at Sears and it broke down on its 13th month. Had to buy another one. didn’t buy the insurance and they said the warranty expired.
I recently purchased a Samsung washer and dryer for my home , from Arrons I am almost afraid to use it now after I have read this about the washers exploding.
Me too! I bought a Samsung washer and dryer from Lowe’s last April.
Yes me too, we just bought our from Sears in January!!!
how do I add my name I had one of those crappers????