Defective Products

August 17, 2021 Toyota faces another class action that alleges the Bluetooth phone system in certain vehicle models suffers from a defect that can cause the person on the other end of a call to hear an echo.

August 17, 2021 A class action alleges certain 2012-2017 model year Audi vehicles with 2.0-liter turbocharged engines are plagued by a potentially catastrophic piston ring defect.

August 13, 2021 A class action alleges certain Yukon SUVs made by General Motors suffer from a defect whereby the vehicles’ tail lamp housing or assembly can become “inoperable” and cause brake light failure.

August 10, 2021 A Maryland couple alleges that a chemical treatment made by Koppers and used by Culpeper of Federalsburg have left their deck, and potentially thousands of others, “unusable."

July 30, 2021 A class action alleges blue- and red-colored cross-linked polyethylene tubing (PEX) made by Uponor is defective and prone to premature degradation, deterioration and failure.

July 27, 2021 The surface of the wheels on 2017 and newer Hyundai Santa Fe and Veloster models can delaminate and peel due to a defect, a class action alleges.

July 19, 2021 Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation faces a class action that alleges the Pentax K-70 camera suffers from an aperture issue that can cause images to come out overly dark.

July 13, 2021 Target's Heyday charging cable can break, overheat or otherwise become unusable soon after purchase due to manufacturing defects, a class action claims.

July 8, 2021 A class action alleges the 12-volt battery in 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 vehicles is defective and can cause electrical shorts leading to a sudden loss of power or engine fire.

June 25, 2021 A class action alleges FCA has failed to disclose that 2015-2019 Dodge Challengers and Chargers are equipped with a defective rear differential.

June 22, 2021 A class action alleges Mercedes-Benz was aware that the 2021 450 GLE suffered from an electrical system defect yet did not disclose the problem to drivers prior to sale.

June 14, 2021 The fuel tank for 2020-2021 model year Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles cannot be filled to its advertised capacity of 17.1 gallons, a class action alleges.

June 10, 2021 A class action alleges defects that cause the 2021 Genesis GV-80 SUV to shake, shudder, vibrate and uncontrollably veer off course have been concealed by the vehicle’s manufacturers.

June 2, 2021 A class action alleges AbbVie’s purportedly fat-reducing CoolSculpting System can cause permanent deformities to a person’s body by damaging tissue in the targeted area.

May 25, 2021 A lawsuit claims Rand McNally has sold defective truck navigation devices compounded the issue by failing to provide “lifetime” map updates as promised.

May 24, 2021 Honda has for years failed to address an apparent battery-killing “defect” that can cause a vehicle’s electrical components to fail to shut down when a car is parked and turned off, a class action claims.

May 21, 2021 The halogen headlamps found in 2013-2018 model year Nissan Altimas suffer from a defect, a class action alleges.

May 17, 2021 A number of Volkswagen and Audi vehicle models are plagued by an apparent water pump module defect that the automakers have failed to disclose to drivers, a class action alleges.

May 13, 2021 A class action alleges 2015-2017 model year Ford Mustangs are hampered by a “dangerous and defective” trunk lid wiring harness.

May 7, 2021 A lawsuit alleges the battery in Apple’s iPhone 6 devices suffers from a defect that can cause the phones to overheat and explode in the course of normal use.

May 3, 2021 Grand Design RV’s Imagine model of travel trailers suffers from a defect that can cause water intrusion, damage and ultimately mold growth, a class action claims.

April 30, 2021 A class action alleges the Hyundai Palisade is plagued by a defect-caused “strong foul odor” emanating from inside the vehicle.

April 22, 2021 A class action alleges the “black stainless steel” finish for certain Samsung appliances is nothing more than a “thin plastic coating” prone to peel, chip, flake and prematurely degrade after ordinary use.

April 20, 2021 A class action alleges “more than 900 models” of Whirlpool-made dishwashers, including some sold under the KitchenAid, JennAir, Kenmore and Maytag brands, are plagued by a uniform defect.

April 16, 2021 The active head restraints found in certain Mercedes-Benz vehicles suffer from a “common, uniform defect” that can cause the device to deploy without warning, a class action says.

April 15, 2021 A class action alleges General Motors knew at least as early as 2009 that 2010-2011 model year Chevrolet Camaros were equipped with defective airbag systems.

April 14, 2021 A class action alleges the hands-free phone system in certain Toyota vehicles can produce an echo as the result of an apparent defect.

April 12, 2021 A Penns. resident alleges a stop-sale order issued by Porsche over emissions concerns for a number of 2012-2018 models has significantly hampered his and other drivers’ efforts to resell their vehicles.

April 9, 2021 A class action alleges Mattress Firm’s Bed Tech bed frames suffer from an identical design defect that can cause the now-recalled products to collapse, posing a crush hazard that can cause severe injury or death.

March 30, 2021 A class action seeks refunds for consumers who bought LEO Pharma’s now-discontinued Picato gel that’s been linked to an increased risk of squamous cell skin cancer.

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.

March 11, 2021 A class action alleges certain Rust-Oleum Restore acrylic coatings are "defective and prone to failure," and can damage surfaces.

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 2, 2021 A class action centers on a software update that allegedly caused permanent damage to the infotainment systems found in thousands of 2010-present model year Porsche vehicles.

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.