Appliances

Lasko Space Heaters Exceed Set Temperatures Class Action

Lasko Products, LLC makes a line of low-profile, portable space heaters that contain automatic temperature controls that purportedly allow customers to set a temperature and keep the room heated to around that level. But the complaint alleges that the heaters are faulty, and that they either fail to shut off, overheating the room, or that  Read more

De Longhi Coffee Machines Warranty Tying Arrangement Class Action

Mechanical consumer products sometimes need repair. The complaint for this class action sues De Longhi America, Inc. for the conditions for repair of its De’Longhi espresso and coffee machines, as set forth in their warranties, requiring repair by an authorized repair service or with only authorized replacement parts. The complaint alleges that this constitutes an  Read more

Haier US Appliance Defective Air Conditioner Circuit Boards Class Action

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc. bought a majority share in General Electric Appliances a few years ago. The complaint for this class action brings suit against Haier for certain of its air conditions units, alleging the circuit boards malfunction and cause the units to stop working. The complaint suggests that the cause may be inadequate  Read more

Electrolux, Frigidaire, Kenmore Defective Self-Cleaning Gas Oven Class Action

In June of 2015, plaintiffs Shelley and Robert Stewart bought a new Kenmore Elite gas oven, made by Electrolux. Three months later, the complaint for this class action alleges, Shelley turned on the self-cleaning feature, then came back a few hours later to find that the oven was no longer working. According to the complaint,  Read more

Wolf Appliance Porcelain Oven Interior Defect Class Action

According to the complaint for this class action, plaintiff Barry Garfinkle bought a Wolf 30-inch E Series double over in May 2012, but within a little over a year, he noticed that the porcelain interior finish on one of the oven cavities had begun to crack and splinter off. Not long after that, the complaint  Read more

Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore Front-Loading Washer Class Action Settlement

This lawsuit is about front-loading washing machines manufactured by Whirlpool, Maytag, and Kenmore that fail to self-clean and tend to accumulate bacteria and mold, resulting in bad odors and ruined laundry.  The plaintiffs allege that Whirlpool Corporation breached warranties, were negligent, and violated various state consumer protection statues in connection with the manufacture and sale  Read more