Bosch Microwave Oven Combo Class Action Settlement

A $2 million settlement has been reached to resolve two proposed class action lawsuits that claimed that a defect in certain models of Bosch microwave/oven combos could cause the appliances’ control panel display to dim or fade to the point that it becomes unreadable or fails altogether.

The Bosch microwave oven class action settlement covers anyone in the United States and its territories who purchased a new Bosch microwave/oven combo with the model numbers HBL5751UC, HBL8751UC, HBLP751UC, HMC80151UC, HMC80251UC or HMC87151UC at any time since January 1, 2014.

The deal also covers those who, since that date, acquired a new affected Bosch microwave/oven combo with any of these model numbers as part of the purchase or remodel of a home, or received one new as a gift.

The settlement covers Bosch microwave/oven combos with model numbers HBL5751UC, HBL8751UC, HBLP751UC, HMC80151UC, HMC80251UC and HMC87151UC.

Yes. The Bosch microwave oven settlement is legitimate, and BSH-VFDSettlement.com has been established as the official, court-approved website for the deal. Consumers can visit this website if they want to file a claim form, learn more about the Bosch microwave/oven combo defect lawsuits or contact the settlement administrator (CPT Group, Inc.).

To submit a claim form online, along with required documentation, head to this page. You may also download one of two PDF claim forms—depending on which applies to you—or reach out to the settlement administrator to request a paper copy to return by mail.

To file a claim, you will need the unique CPT ID and passcode provided in the personalized notice you may have received about the settlement by mail or email. If you did not get a notice, you can still submit a claim for settlement benefits.

If you wish to file a claim for benefits for more than one Bosch microwave/oven combo, you must submit a separate claim form for each product.

Class members who experienced a display failure on or before March 7, 2024 have until September 3, 2024 to file a claim for reimbursement.

For display failures that occur or have occurred after March 7, 2024, class members must submit a claim within 90 days of a qualifying malfunction. Claims can be made under the extended service plan within three years from the date of purchase or until February 12, 2025, whichever is longer.

A hearing is set for June 13, 2024, at which time the court will decide whether to grant final approval to the Bosch microwave settlement. Payments will not be issued until the judge approves the deal and any appeals are resolved.

The Bosch microwave oven defect class action lawsuits alleged that the purported design flaw plaguing the control panel can cause the VFD display to burn out and dim to the point of being unusable. The suits contended that the control panel defect may leave a consumer unable to see the button options, timer, cooking modes or oven temperature, creating a potential safety hazard.

The cases claimed that the manufacturer had deliberately concealed the Bosch microwave oven problems from consumers and failed to replace the microwave/oven combos with non-defective products when the alleged defect manifested. The complaints contested that any repairs offered by the company were merely a “band-aid” and did not address the Bosch appliances’ core issues.

According to the filings, Bosch could have resolved the alleged design flaw by simply swapping out the VFD display and opting for a liquid crystal display—an alternative technology that has been available for years. However, the class action lawsuits contended that the company instead chose to manufacture the microwave/oven combos—which, per the suit, retail for more than $2,000—with “outdated and defective technology.”

No. At this time, Bosch has not recalled the microwave/oven combos at issue. Other Bosch product recalls can be found on the manufacturer’s website.