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Samsung TV Defect Class Action Lawsuit
By Kimberly Mirando
A class action lawsuit filed in Superior Court claims that Samsung plasma, liquid crystal display and digital TVs have defective capacitors that cause the TVs to prematurely fail.
According to the Samsung TV class action lawsuit, “The Televisions are defectively designed and/or use defective materials because normal operation and usage of the Televisions exposes the capacitors…to excessive heat and/or excessive voltage, which, in turn, causes the capacitors to fail.”
The Samsung TV class action lawsuit further charges the company with knowing about the design defect but failing to recall the Televisions to fix the problem, and refusing to pay for labor or diagnostic expenses for consumers who’s TVs manifested the defect more than a year after purchase. As a result, consumers “have paid and continue to incur substantial parts and labor fees to repair their defectively designed Televisions,” the class action lawsuit states.
The Samsung TV class action lawsuit is brought on behalf of all consumers who purchased a Samsung TV in California from January 1, 2006 to the present. It is seeking restitution, damages and other relief for violation of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act, breach of warranty, and violation of the Unfair Competition Law.
A copy of the Samsung TV Defect Class Action Lawsuit can be read here.
The case is James Keeley v. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Case No. 37-2011-00101584-CU-MT-CTL.
Updated December 1st, 2011
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69 thoughts onSamsung TV Defect Class Action Lawsuit
I have a 60″ Samsung UN60ES7500F Smart TV. It turns off and on while watching a program several times an hour. Samsung tells me I need a new power panel and they were willing to make the appointment at my expense to get the TV fixed. How does one get on board with this class action lawsuit against Samsung?
My 6 month old led 48 inch hd tv’s screen cracked it was fine one night next am cracked, I live alone. It’s a samsung un48ju6400f, purchased in February 2016
I have a 55″ Samsung Plasma TV and it is turning off and on as well. I called Samsung repair and they sent out a tv repair person wheihc cost me $80.00 only to say that the main board needs to be replaced, but the kicker is that Samsung no longer makes the main board.
Is there another class action lawsuit going on against Samsung? Our LED TV will not power on and started doing this after owning it for just 18 months! Samsung is unhelpful and we have already paid enough for this TV!
Samsung is giving me the run around about my tvs.
I have two 50inch samsung tv both are going on and off can i sign up for the classaction law suit.
I have a 50 inch Samsung plasma FP-T5084 manufactured in 2007 that does not turn on or make any noise when power button is pushed. A red blinking light is activated and is constantly blinking. Can I include myself in the class action lawsuit to repair or replace?
We also have the circle of death issue. Bought in 2009 and still have the receipt, this is a FACTORY issue no matter the age of the tv, and should not be the owners responsibility to fix.
I have a very expensive defective Samsung 3D LED tv! Can I be added to the lawsuit? Proof of purchase can be provided upon request. Thanks in advance for your help. (because samsung wont provide any!)
Hi there, i have the exact same tv as described in the class action lawsuit (model: PN50B400P3DXZA). It was purchased in Canada at a Best buy store. Would i be able to participate in the class action lawsuit? I have got very little usage from my TV. It clicked all the time, especially when the TV was off and now it has a black screen. The cable works, because i can hear the sound, just cant see anything on the screen. Appreciate any assistance you could provide. Thanks,