Defective Products

June 1, 2022 A proposed class action alleges 2002 through 2022 model year Forest River 5th wheel recreational vehicles (RVs) are equipped with unsafe wiring systems.

May 27, 2022 A number of 2021 Mazda vehicle models contain defective valve stem seals that can allow oil to leak into the engine’s combustion chamber, a class action claims.

May 16, 2022 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges Acella Pharmaceuticals has for years falsely advertised its NP Thyroid medication.

May 10, 2022 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges certain Sea-Doo personal watercraft suffer from a defect that can cause their intake grate to detach during normal use.

May 6, 2022 Mercedes-Benz faces a class action that alleges the automaker knew of yet “failed to disclose and actively concealed” a transmission control unit defect plaguing the 2019 GLA250.

April 27, 2022 A proposed class action alleges a certain type of circuit breaker made by Siemens Industry is defective in that it is unable to distinguish between harmless and dangerous electrical arcs.

April 26, 2022 A class action has been filed in the wake of a recall of more than 121k Mazda vehicles said to be equipped with defective low-pressure fuel pumps supplied by Denso.

April 22, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Sig Sauer’s P320 pistol lacks the safety features of—and inadvertently discharges more frequently than—comparable handguns.

April 21, 2022 A class action alleges Volvo concealed a defect plaguing the piston rings, pistons and/or piston heads in the 2.0L four-cylinder and 2.5L five-cylinder engines found in certain 2013-2016 vehicle models.

April 15, 2022 A class action alleges General Motors has failed to disclose a defect plaguing the positive crank ventilation system in certain Buick, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles.

April 14, 2022 A class action alleges the Hydra-Matic 8L90 or 8L45 transmission found in a number of 2019-2022 model year Chevy, Cadillac and GMC vehicles is defectively designed.

April 13, 2022 A lawsuit claims Walmart deceptively advertised its Equate lidocaine patches as able to provide a “maximum strength” dose of the anesthetic for “up to 12 hours.”

April 4, 2022 A proposed class action alleges the frames of 2007-2014 model year Toyota FJ Cruiser vehicles can prematurely rust and corrode due to a defect.

March 21, 2022 A class action alleges a number of 2019-2022 Volkswagens are equipped with a defective door wiring harness that can cause erratic vehicle behavior.

March 15, 2022 The maker of Odor-Eaters Spray Powder and Odor-Eaters Stink Stoppers Spray faces a class action that alleges the products are contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen.

March 10, 2022 DeWALT Jobsite Pro Wireless Earphones are the subject of a class action that says the “unreasonably dangerous,” now-recalled product is prone to overheat during charging or use.

February 23, 2022 A class action claims Versant digital printing presses made by Xerox are plagued by defects that render the machines unable to function as advertised.

February 17, 2022 A class action alleges the Forward Emergency Braking System found in a number of recent Nissan vehicle models suffers from a defect that can cause it to falsely engage or otherwise fail to work as it’s supposed to.

February 10, 2022 A class action alleges the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV comes equipped with a defective hood that can flutter and bounce while the vehicle is being driven.

February 10, 2022 A class action alleges the 2021 Toyota Venza comes equipped with a defective windshield that can crack, chip or fracture for seemingly no reason at all.

February 7, 2022 Walmart, Flora Classique and Meredith Corp. face a lawsuit in which two parents allege the companies negligently introduced into the market contaminated aromatherapy room spray.

February 3, 2022 A proposed class action alleges 2016-2019 model year Nissan Titan pickup trucks equipped with a Cummins 5.0-liter diesel engine are plagued by two dangerous defects.

January 28, 2022 A class action alleges the 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine found in certain 2014-2020 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM vehicles suffers from a valve train defect.

January 11, 2022 A lawsuit claims Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, Waterless, Old Spice and Hair Food aerosol dry conditioner and dry shampoo products were contaminated with benzene.

January 11, 2022 GM faces claims that the lithium-ion batteries used in the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles are defective and may spontaneously catch fire.

January 4, 2022 A class action alleges the Xtronic continuously variable transmission found in 2017-2018 model year Nissan Altima and Sentra vehicles suffers from a potentially dangerous defect.

January 3, 2022 A class action alleges DayQuil has been falsely advertised as “Non-Drowsy” even though one of the product’s active ingredients is known to cause drowsiness.

December 20, 2021 A class action claims over-the-counter CVS-brand cough medicines are misleadingly labeled in that the supposedly “non-drowsy” products cause drowsiness.

December 16, 2021 A proposed class action claims Walmart Inc. has sold Equate-brand body spray contaminated by benzene, a known human carcinogen.

December 15, 2021 A class action alleges the continuously variable transmission (CVT) found in certain Mitsubishi vehicle models is defective and poses a significant safety risk.

December 3, 2021 A class action alleges automaker FCA US has falsely represented the quality and benefits of the aluminum body panels found on its 2018-2021 Jeep Wrangler and 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator SUVs.

November 30, 2021 A proposed class action claims certain Banana Boat sunscreen sprays have been contaminated with undisclosed benzene, a known human carcinogen.

November 29, 2021 A class action alleges 2015-2019 model year Nissan and Infiniti vehicles suffer from an on-board computer algorithm defect that can cause the side curtain airbag to spontaneously deploy.

November 19, 2021 A class action claims certain Mazda vehicles have been equipped with defective fuel pumps that can cause the engine to stall, shut down or fail to start.

November 19, 2021 A class action claims the sunroofs in certain Honda and Acura vehicles are prone to “suddenly explode” and can cause glass to fall onto a vehicle’s occupants.

November 18, 2021 A class action claims certain Lotrimin and Tinactin anti-fungal sprays have been contaminated with “dangerously high” levels of benzene, a known carcinogen.

November 12, 2021 A class action alleges certain 2016-2019 model year Chevrolet vehicles are plagued by a defect that causes the cars to fail to recognize when a driver has placed them in “park.”

November 3, 2021 A class action alleges certain semi-auto pistols made by Taurus suffer from a defect that can cause a gun’s slide to break in half at the ejection port when the pistol is fired.

September 17, 2021 A class action alleges FCA US released the Jeep Wrangler 4xe while failing to disclose that the plug-in hybrid electric vehicles were equipped with faulty electronic systems.

September 14, 2021 A class action alleges FCA US has failed to disclose that the Jatco JF011E continuously variable transmission in certain model year Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass, Dodge Caliber and other vehicles is defective.

September 10, 2021 A class action claims Lumber Liquidators' Morning Star Strand Bamboo flooring is defective and subject to “premature cracking, splitting, warping, and shrinking.”

August 23, 2021 A proposed class action claims a defect in Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro headphones can cause allergic and inflammatory reactions in wearers’ ears.

August 19, 2021 A class action alleges the Champion-model toilet made by American Standard is defective in that it comes with a gasket and/or flush valve assembly prone to premature failure.

August 19, 2021 A class action lawsuit alleges Mainstays candle buyers were not warned that the products can become engulfed in flames or explode due to a potential defect.

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.