Defective Products

March 26, 2021 The shutter in Sony’s pricey a7iii camera suffers from “mechanical problems” that drastically cut down on the useful lifespan of the product, a class action alleges.

March 25, 2021 A lawsuit alleges a hull “defect” plaguing certain Sea-Doo personal watercrafts can cause the products to take on water and sink during the course of normal use.

February 25, 2021 A class action claims 2015-2019 model year Mercedes-Benz W205 vehicles suffer from a defect that can cause raw fuel to leak into the engine compartment.

February 23, 2021 General Motors faces another class action that claims the automaker's Gen. IV Vortec 5300 engines are plagued by an oil consumption defect.

February 12, 2021 General Motors faces another class action over its alleged failure to disclose a “uniform and widespread” defect with the lithium-ion battery found in 2017, 2018 and 2019 Chevy Bolt vehicles.

February 9, 2021 FCA US faces a class action that claims the UConnect infotainment system in 2017-2019 Chrysler Pacifica and 300 vehicles is defective.

February 9, 2021 A class action alleges the continuously variable transmission in 2014-2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles suffers from a potentially dangerous defect.

February 4, 2021 Mercedes-Benz and Daimler AG face a class action that alleges the panoramic sunroofs in certain vehicle models can spontaneously shatter.

February 1, 2021 A class action alleges Mercedes-Benz knowingly sold 2016-present AMG vehicle models equipped with defectively designed front bumper covers and air inlets.

January 29, 2021 Midwestern Pet Foods faces another class action after a recall and expanded recall of products contaminated with unacceptable levels of mold-borne aflatoxin.

January 28, 2021 A class action alleges the Cuisinart Digital AirFryer, model number TOA-65, suffers from a defect that can cause the machine to damage surrounding surfaces or burn users.

January 8, 2021 A class action claims the Harbor Breeze ceiling fan sold by Lowe's suffers from a defect that can cause the product's heavy glass light globe to fall from its housing.

January 7, 2021 A class action claims 2018-2020 model year Ford F-150 pickup trucks suffer from a defect that causes the vehicles to consume excessive amounts of engine oil.

January 7, 2021 A class action claims Trek has overstated the supposed concussion-preventing capabilities of its Bontrager WaveCel bicycle helmet.

January 5, 2021 A proposed class action claims All-Clad's collection of supposedly dishwasher-safe stainless steel cookware is defective.

December 14, 2020 Yet another class action alleges GM knew or should have known of the defect plaguing the lithium ion batteries found in 2017-2019 model year Chevy Bolts.

December 9, 2020 A class action alleges the LeafFilter gutter system suffers from a defect that causes the product to be unable to function properly in moderate to heavy rainfall, among other issues.

December 9, 2020 General Motors faces a class action that alleges the lithium ion battery in the Chevy Bolt can spontaneously catch fire due to a defect.

December 1, 2020 A class action alleges certain 2013-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with an Ecoboost engine suffer from a defect that can cause coolant leakage and other serious damage.

November 19, 2020 A class action alleges Molekule's air purification devices fall well short of the company's performance claims.

November 9, 2020 A class action alleges FCA US has concealed a hood scoop defect affecting limited edition 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon muscle cars.

November 6, 2020 A class action alleges Spectrum Brands' Repel insect repellant citronella candle suffers from a defect that can cause the product to explode when extinguished.

October 16, 2020 A class action alleges Jaguar Land Rover North America has hid from drivers a turbocharger defect afflicting certain Land Rover models.

October 6, 2020 Fiat Chrysler and parts maker Grammer Industries face another class action alleging the active head restraints found in certain vehicles can deploy suddenly and violently without a rear-end collision.

September 30, 2020 A class action claims Luminox has falsely advertised its "always visible" watches fit given the products can fog up in hot or cold temperatures due to a defect.

September 15, 2020 A class action alleges certain 2019-2020 GMC and Chevy SUVs come with defective IOR 7-Inch In-Dash infotainment systems that exhibit a slew of problems.

September 9, 2020 Subaru of America faces more litigation alleging certain popular vehicle models suffer from defects that can cause sudden, unintended acceleration events.

September 2, 2020 A class action has been filed over recalled heavy duty jack stands sold by Harbor Freight Tools USA that consumers allege are "inherently dangerous."

September 1, 2020 A class action argues Fiat Chrysler "botched" the recall of 2014-2019 Dodge Ram 1500 diesel engine trucks, leaving drivers with "no meaningful recourse" and suspect repair information.

August 31, 2020 A class action claims the DAP 3.0 "crystal clear" kitchen, bathroom and plumbing sealant turns yellow shortly after application.

August 31, 2020 A class action claims 2020 Kia Telluride SUVs suffer from a defect that can cause the vehicle's windshield to crack, chip or fracture "for no reason at all" or upon a "very slight impact."

August 28, 2020 A class action claims General Motors actively concealed a starter and/or heat shield defect plaguing 2010-present Chevy Camaro vehicles.

August 27, 2020 A class action claims Pure Fishing's Berkley Gulp! imitation bait is defectively packaged given the product's liquid can easily leak out.

August 24, 2020 A class action claims Lippert Components-made axles for towable recreational vehicles suffer from a defect than can compromise the integrity of an RV's frame and cause catastrophic damage.

August 17, 2020 A class action claims 2010-2011 Chevy Camaro models suffer from a defect that can cause the frontal passenger-side airbag to not deploy in an accident.

August 13, 2020 A class action claims certain 2017-2020 Audi vehicle models are equipped with defective Start/Stop Efficiency Systems, an issue hidden from drivers.

August 10, 2020 A class action claims certain 2017-2018 model year GMC Acadia SUVs are plagued by a defect that can cause a vehicle to not recognize when it has been put in "park."

August 5, 2020 A class action claims certain 2015-2019 Volkswagen vehicle models are stricken by a Front Assist collision-prevention system defect.

July 21, 2020 Subaru faces a class action that claims certain vehicle models can unexpectedly stall and shut down due being equipped with a defective low-pressure fuel pump.

June 24, 2020 A class action claims the panoramic sunroof found in certain Mercedes-Benz models can spontaneously shatter.

June 23, 2020 A class action claims certain Land Rover Discovery models suffer from a windshield defect that can allow water to come into contact with electrical dashboard components.

June 18, 2020 A class action claims the MT82 transmissions found in 2011-2019 Ford Mustang models is defective.

June 3, 2020 A class action claims Western Digital's WD Red NAS hard drives are unsuitable for their intended use and put user data at great risk.

May 29, 2020 The engines found in certain 2018 and 2019 Volkswagen models are predisposed to suddenly stall during normal use, according to a class action lawsuit.

May 27, 2020 A class action claims the diesel particulate filter found in certain 2018-2020 Jaguar, Range Rover and Land Rover models is prone to clogging under normal driving conditions.

May 15, 2020 A lawsuit claims 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles are stricken with a defect that intermittently prevents the cars from detecting when they’re placed in “park.”

May 14, 2020 A class action claims certain Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles come equipped with defective touchscreen media control units.

May 1, 2020 A class action claims a number of Fiat Chrysler-made vehicles suffer from a defect that causes excessive engine oil consumption.

March 12, 2020 Two plaintiffs allege in a proposed class action that Conair’s Infiniti Pro 1875-watt hair dryer suffers from a defect that could cause the product to spark or catch fire.

February 18, 2020 A class action alleges certain 2008-2013 Toyota Highlander SUVs suffer from a drive shaft defect that can create a "clunking, popping and/or rattling noise."