Suave Antiperspirant Class Action Settlement
If you purchased Suave 24-Hour Protection Powder Aerosol Antiperspirant or Suave 24-Hour Protection Fresh Aerosol Antiperspirant deodorants since 2018, you could be eligible to receive a payment from a recent $2 million settlement.
Suave Antiperspirant Settlement Information
Barnes v. Unilever United States Incorporated
Case No. 1:21-cv-06191 (N.D. Ill.)
* You will be taken to the claims adminstrator site designated by the court to handle this claim.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Settlement
What Is the Suave Antiperspirant Settlement About?
A $2 million settlement has been reached to resolve a proposed class action lawsuit that claimed Unilever sold certain Suave antiperspirants that were allegedly contaminated with the carcinogen benzene. The antiperspirant products were subject to a nationwide recall in March 2022.
Who Qualifies for the Suave Antiperspirant Settlement?
The Suave antiperspirant class action settlement covers anyone who purchased Suave 24-Hour Protection Powder Aerosol Antiperspirant or Suave 24-Hour Protection Fresh Aerosol Antiperspirant in the United States for personal use, and not for resale, at any time between January 1, 2018 and March 7, 2024.
Which Suave Products Qualify for Unilever’s Antiperspirant Settlement?
Unilever’s settlement covers Suave 24-Hour Protection Powder Aerosol Antiperspirant and Suave 24-Hour Protection Fresh Aerosol Antiperspirant deodorant sprays.
Is the Suave Antiperspirant Settlement Legit?
Yes. The settlement with Unilever is legitimate, and SuaveSettlement.com has been established as the official, court-approved website for the deal. This is where consumers can go if they want to file a claim form for a rebate, learn more about the Unilever benzene lawsuit or contact the settlement administrator.
How Much Could My Suave Settlement Payout Be?
Eligible class members who submit a claim with proof of purchase may be entitled to receive a full refund, including taxes, for each covered Suave antiperspirant product they bought. Consumers without proof of purchase may receive the average retail price ($3.29) for each eligible product they bought, capped at three items.
The amount of each payment per person may increase or decrease on a pro-rated basis.
The Suave antiperspirant settlement website notes that payments will also be reduced by the amount a class member may have received through Unilever’s recall reimbursement program, which provided cash or voucher payments to those who filed claims.
How Do I File a Suave Antiperspirant Settlement Claim Form?
To submit a claim form online, head to this page. You can also download a PDF claim form or contact the settlement administrator to request a paper copy to return by mail.
To file a claim, you will need the unique Notice ID and Confirmation Code found on the personalized notice you may have received via email. If you didn’t get a notice, you can still submit a claim for reimbursement.
When’s the Claim Deadline?
You must file a claim online or by mail by July 15, 2024 to be eligible to receive a settlement rebate.
When Will I Get Paid?
A hearing is set for September 13, 2024, at which time the court will decide whether to grant final approval to the Suave settlement terms. Payments to eligible consumers will be issued after the judge approves the deal and any appeals are resolved.
How Did We Get Here?
The Suave antiperspirant benzene lawsuit alleged that Unilever failed to warn consumers about the potential presence of the known human carcinogen in some of its Suave 24-Hour Protection aerosols, after an analysis by independent laboratory Valisure showed unacceptable levels of the dangerous chemical in certain product samples.
Per the class action lawsuit, the tested Suave products allegedly contained as much as 5.21 parts per million (ppm) of benzene, well above the 2-ppm limit set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for consumer drug products.
Unilever recalled the Suave 24-Hour Protection aerosol products at issue on March 30, 2022 after an internal review detected “slightly elevated levels” of the cancer-causing substance in certain test samples.
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Suave Antiperspirant Settlement
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Suave Antiperspirant Settlement Information
Barnes v. Unilever United States Incorporated
Case No. 1:21-cv-06191 (N.D. Ill.)
* You will be taken to the claims adminstrator site designated by the court to handle this claim.