Defective Product
Lumondi Watch Fogging Settlement
Lumondi, Inc. is settling a class action about certain models of its Luminox watches, which the complaint alleged were advertised as designed for military service members, scuba divers, first responders, athletes and “rugged outdoorsmen” who want “extreme performance.” The complaint claimed that the inside of the watch crystal fogs when the watch is exposed to Read more
TCL TV Refresh Rate Settlement
TTE Technology, Inc., which does business as TCL North America is paying $2.9 million to settle a class action alleging it deceptively advertised some of its televisions as having “Hz ratings” that were twice as high as their actual refresh rates. The complaint alleged that it advertised certain TVs with 60 Hz refresh rates as Read more
Sanyo Delaminating Solar Panels Settlement
This settlement resolves a class action against Sanyo Energy (USA) Corporation, Sanyo North America Corporation, and Panasonic Corporation of North America. The complaint alleged that certain Sanyo-brand solar panels in the HIP-xxxBA2, HIP-xxxBA3, and HIP-xxxBA5 model series delaminate over time, which could decrease the amount of power generated from those panels in some situations. It Read more
Amazon PS5 Consoles Shut Down During Play Class Action
Amazon.com, Inc. sells all kinds of goods in its online marketplace, including PlayStation 5 (PS5) consoles. But the complaint for this class action alleges that some of the PS5 consoles are defective, so that they crash and power down while users are in the middle of a game. The complaint claims that Amazon does not Read more
Norton Bonded Abrasive Wheels No Clear Expiration Date Class Action
Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc. makes, among other things, different types of bonded abrasive wheels under the brand name Norton. But the complaint for this class action alleges that the wheels have a problem: they do not clearly identify their shelf life or expiration date. This is important, the complaint alleges, because after that date, “the product Read more
Instant Brands Pressure Cookers Open Under Pressure Class Action
Instant Brands, Inc., which does business as Instant Pot Company, makes a number of pressure cookers which this class action alleges have a common problem. The complaint calls it “a dangerously defective lid-locking assembly,” which can permit the lid to open while contents are hot and under pressure, allowing the food inside to erupt and Read more
Nutribullet Blenders Overheating Settlement
This settlement resolves a class action about allegedly overheating Nutribullet blenders against NutriBullet, LLC, Homeland Housewares, LLC, Capital Brands, LLC, Capital Brands Distribution, LLC, and Capital Brands Holding, Inc. The complaint claimed that the 600-watt and 900-watt blenders did not warn consumers that the blenders could overheat and that they should not be used continuously Read more
DeWalt Jobsite Pro Wireless Earphones Overheating Defect Class Action
Earphones that overheat can be uncomfortable or unwearable. This class action brings suit against E-Filliate, Inc., which makes and sells DeWalt Jobsite Pro Wireless Earphones which the complaint claims can overheat during charging or use, with the potential to create burns or become a fire hazard. In any case, the complaint claims, when the earphones Read more
Britax Frontier and Pioneer Booster Seat Settlement
Britax Child Safety, Inc. is settling a class action concerning two of its child car seats, The Britax Frontier ClickTight Harness-2-Booster Seat and the Britax Pioneer Harness-2-Booster Seat. The complaint alleged that the seats were defective and that “the structure surrounding the harness and the top tether are capable of detaching from the seat due Read more
DeWalt Bonded Abrasive Wheel Settlement
Stanley Black & Decker is paying $850,000 to settle a class action alleging that the company’s DeWalt bonded abrasive wheels have expiration dates. The complaint alleged that if the wheels are used after the expiration dates, they may break, crack, split, explode, or otherwise fail. Read more
