Defective Products

June 15, 2023 A class action alleges 2020-2022 Hyundai Palisade SUVs are equipped with a defective tow hitch wiring harness module that can short circuit and catch fire.

June 15, 2023 A class action alleges the windshields of 2016-present Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles are “extremely prone” to cracking, fracturing or chipping.

June 15, 2023 A class action alleges Ford’s 1.0L, three-cylinder EcoBoost engine is plagued by an undisclosed oil pump defect that can cause catastrophic engine failure.

June 1, 2023 A class action alleges certain 2020-present Ford Explorer 2.3L or 3.0L ST models are equipped with a defective rear axle horizontal mounting bolt in their rear subframe assembly.

May 16, 2023 A class action alleges Lenovo’s smart clock is defective in that the LED display lights consistently burn out prematurely and fail to adjust to changes in ambient light.

April 25, 2023 A class action alleges a defect plaguing 2021-2023 Nissan Rogues with direct injection gasoline engines can cause fuel to contaminate the engine oil.

April 17, 2023 A class action alleges the PCV system in 2022-2023 Nissan Rogue SUVs is defective in that fuel seepage can allow strong gas fumes to enter the inside of the vehicle.

April 12, 2023 A proposed class action says certain 2021 model year Toyota RAV4s are equipped with panoramic sunroofs that can spontaneously shatter or explode.

April 10, 2023 A class action alleges the roof rails of 2019-2021 Toyota RAV4s are affixed to the SUVs in a way that can allow water to leak through the roof and short electrical components.

April 6, 2023 A proposed class action alleges certain 2019-2023 model year Subarus are equipped with defective Starlink infotainment systems.

March 28, 2023 A class action says certain model year Jeep Wranglers, Jeep Gladiators and RAM 1500 pickups are equipped with a defective fuel pump prone to premature failure.

March 23, 2023 A class action claims 2022-2023 Honda Civics are plagued by a “sticky” power steering defect that can cause the vehicles to unexpectedly lose maneuverability.

March 20, 2023 A proposed class action claims certain model year Ford F-150, Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator trucks are equipped with a defective master cylinder.

March 16, 2023 A class action alleges certain Porsche electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles take twice as long to charge due to a post-sale “software change.”

March 1, 2023 A class action alleges the Bindle Bottle is defective and unsafe to use since the recalled product contains concerning levels of lead and potentially BPA.

February 17, 2023 A class action alleges Ford has knowingly sold 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles with fuel injectors prone to cracking, which poses a serious fire risk.

February 13, 2023 A proposed class action alleges a number of 2010-2022 model year Mercedes-Benz vehicles have subframes that can prematurely rust or corrode “from the inside out."

February 1, 2023 A class action says Mighty Bliss electric heating pads suffer from a defect that can cause the product to overheat, posing a burn, spark or fire hazard.

January 31, 2023 A proposed class action claims five different 2021 Mazda vehicle models leak engine oil due to a valve stem defect.

January 17, 2023 Ford faces a proposed class action after reportedly admitting last fall that the “Safety Canopy” side curtain airbags in the 2022 Ford Maverick are defective.

December 8, 2022 A class action alleges 2014-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles are equipped with defective door handles that routinely fail after or within only a few years of normal use.

November 16, 2022 A class action alleges the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card has been sold with a “defective and dangerous” power cable plug and socket that can melt during normal use.

November 15, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Fujifilm’s purportedly durable X-Pro3 camera is made with defective ribbon connector cables.

November 15, 2022 A class action alleges 2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid vehicles suffer from a widespread defect that can cause a complete loss of propulsion or failure to start.

November 8, 2022 Mercedes-Benz faces a class action that alleges the automaker has failed to disclose that the pistons in its M274 engine are prone to premature failure.

November 8, 2022 A proposed class action alleges DeWALT's voluntary recall of its 12-inch sliding compound miter saws in August 2022 was “grossly inadequate.”

November 3, 2022 Sony’s use of a sticker to affix the serial number to its recalled G Master SEL1635GM F2.8 camera lens is the subject of a proposed class action lawsuit.

November 1, 2022 A class action alleges newer model year Honda CR-V, Civic and Accord vehicles are equipped with defective 1.5-liter turbo direct injection engines that allow fuel to contaminate and dilute engine oil.

October 31, 2022 A class action alleges the tests HP uses for its lithium-ion laptop batteries overlook key failure precursors and certain defects introduced during manufacturing.

October 31, 2022 A class action alleges Generac's SnapRS 801 switch is defective in that the PWRcell solar energy system part will repeatedly turn on and off before eventually deforming and melting during normal use.

October 25, 2022 A lawsuit alleges the batteries in Dell Inspiron laptops are not tested for certain manufacturing defects that could cause them to fail prematurely.

October 21, 2022 A proposed class action alleges 2016-2020 model year Honda Civics are equipped with “defective” infotainment systems prone to malfunction, freeze or crash.

October 18, 2022 A class action alleges the continuously variable transmission in 2019-2021 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles is defective.

October 13, 2022 A lawsuit claims Praxair Distribution has sold butane gas contaminated with “hazardous and toxic” levels of benzene to Washington cannabis businesses.

October 10, 2022 A class action over an alleged defect plaguing the water pump module in certain Audis includes 2021 and 2022 model-year vehicles, expanding on a suit filed in February of last year.

October 10, 2022 A class action alleges Lasko space heaters are defective in that the device will either overheat an area to well above the desired temperature or shut off after being on for only several minutes.

September 29, 2022 A class action says 2020 model year Toyota RAV4 SUVs suffer from a “parasitic” battery-draining defect that can deplete a vehicle’s battery while the car is turned off.

September 6, 2022 A class action alleges Ford has failed to warn the public that certain Super Duty pickups have been built with a dangerously weak roof structure that can collapse in the event of a rollover.

August 30, 2022 A class action alleges the autopilot and automatic emergency braking systems in 2021 and 2022 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles are defective in that they can engage “randomly and unexpectedly."

July 7, 2022 A class action alleges Ford Mustang Mach-E models sold between May 2020 and May 2022 are equipped with a “defectively designed” high-voltage battery main contactor.

July 6, 2022 A proposed class action lawsuit claims that certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles manufactured between 2004 and 2022 suffer from a defect that can cause rapid battery drainage.

July 6, 2022 A class action alleges several newer Honda vehicle models suffer from a defect that can cause intermittent, unpredictable and loud popping and/or crackling noises, regardless of whether the sound system is on or off.

July 1, 2022 A proposed class action alleges 2020-2022 Land Rover Defender models suffer from a defect that can cause a vehicle’s windshield to crack, chip and/or fracture.

June 28, 2022 A class action alleges the PowerShift transmission in certain Ford Fiesta and Focus vehicles can cause a variety of potentially dangerous problems and eventually fail catastrophically.

June 27, 2022 A lawsuit alleges that certain Honda and Acura vehicles are equipped with a defective “idle stop” feature that causes the cars to become temporarily disabled.

June 23, 2022 A class action claims that certain Samsung electric range stoves are defective in that it’s a little too easy to inadvertently turn on the cooktop’s burners.

June 23, 2022 A proposed class action alleges 2016-2022 model year Ram 1500 pickup trucks suffer from a water intrusion defect.

June 21, 2022 A proposed class action alleges certain model year Nissan Altima, Sentra, Versa and Versa Note vehicles are equipped with a defective transmission.

June 9, 2022 A proposed class action alleges certain model year Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs are prone to catching fire.

June 2, 2022 Wyze Labs faces a proposed class action over an alleged defect plaguing the company’s Cam V1, Cam V2 and Cam V3 products.