The LG washing machine class action lawsuit asserts claims for violations of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty, violation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Federal Act, unjust enrichment, violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, violation of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, violation of the New York Consumer Protection Act, and violation of Georgia consumer protection laws. Manufacturer told consumer to spray vinegar & use baking soda paste, for washer's rust issues, which did not resolve it. Lid was in closed position; washer was empty & had not been in use for over 24 hours. It produced think black smoke. 2:17-cv-06931-CCC-SCM, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. The Consumer reports that their washing machine continues to knock around and will not wash clothes.. Samsung announced a washing machine recall of certain top-load washing machines on November 4, 2016. The unit was recalled. There were three reports of minor burns to hands or arms. We fitted 3 Arresters trying to fix the noise.The cost was close to $100. Washers and Dryers. Ditto, we are looking at other options at this time possible replacement. I just bought an LG WM3670HVA on June 30, 2018. The laundry room was wrecked. Water arrestors last 2 yrs tops before they have to be replaced and they do not eliminate the noise only muffle it some. Our new LG washer (WT 7150CW, 8/9/2022) appears to be designed to limit operational control on the amount of water it can use in the washing and rinse cycles, so much so that our clothes. Consumer is going to have it serviced per recall. Consumer is concerned for safety of children around these machines. 52 YOF consumer reports that the washer is on recall for violently shaking. Top flew off & back of machine all came apart and it put holes in the wall in the laundry room as well as denting the dryer next to it. The machine is about 2 years old. I have had to re-glue multiple pipes. Top of washer came off, twisted around, damaging & ruining dryer & two walls. SC039990. Consumer stated that washer would shake violently while in use. LG Sidekick WD100CV Graphite Steel Washing Machine (1) Total Ratings 1. Manufacturer sent replacement machine. Top Class Actionss website and social media posts use affiliate links. When they returned, he was told, that there was loud noise. Date: Clothing smells like mold. The water hammering in the pipes is just terrible. $700+ LG WD100CW SideKick 1.0 Cu Ft. 6-Cycle HE Pedestal Washing Machine Washer. The consumer stated that his allergy got worst over years. She was injured, no1st aid received. There were open, exposed wires. He found shards of glass all over the floor near the machine. Please review our Affiliate Link Disclosure for more information. You can change these settings at any time. She feels this is a safety hazard. She received several cuts on her hands while removing the towels and the glass. Consumer contacted manufacturer. LG recalled 457,000 units in 2012, and Whirlpool recalled 170,000 units in 2020. The consumer, 64, stated that her top loading washer dances and goes crazy and seems like it is going to explode. They found that the door to the laundry closet was knocked open, a dent in the wall & top of the machine has broken off & the drum was badly tilted. The Consumer reported that their washing machine bounces around violently with minimal load with the motor squealing/grinding and there is burning smell present. ET Monday through Saturday. Drum had broken loose and knocked the washer violently that it damaged walls and dryer. Consumer reports that thereafter the machine wobbled worse than it did before and would not complete the rinse cycle. Washer no longer works. It rotated 270 degrees. They claim they started experiencing the "imbalanced load" error on their washing machine one year after purchasing the product. The consumer stated that this is the same problem that prompted recall on other models. Consumer is concerned that child spinning drum might start it. Washing machine exploded with front door, which locks completely coming off machine. The consumer stated that her washer model is not included in recall #13-073 but she is experiencing similar problems (in which the hazard was outlined as excessive shaking and the drum to come loose during use). As most of these products have been recalled because they offer a risk of electrical fire, they present a serious risk. It causes consumer's clothes to smell. Consumer unplugged the unit. My Washer is a glass top, top-loading washer. 34 YOM reports that clothes washer is off balanced and also leaks. She was seen by medical professional. I heard a lot of load noise & a heat smell coming from washer. (Can) has the same problem. Washer exploded during what consumer believes to be spin cycle. Why was the lawsuit dropped? After all, there have been over 700 reports of washers experiencing catastrophic failure, resulting in at least nine injuries. The unit has far more balancing issues after the "fix". They had to fix it three times. GE had just 62,000 recalls. This could have resulted in injury. San Francisco comes in with an average repair cost of $235, followed closely by $234 in San Diego and $230 in Los Angeles. 49 YOF consumer reports that she and her 13 YOM child heard a loud noise. We purchased the WM4270 in 2015 and have tried water hammer arresters and pressure regulators without success. While in use washing machine made terrible noise, which turned out to be the agitator completely unattached in the tub. I finally found something that helped with the water hammering. Washer stopped during small load with water in tub. The Consumer reported sustaining injury. Seriously getting sick of my house going BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG. Whether you've noticed a small puddle at the bottom or a steady stream, this LG washer troubleshooting guide can help you find and fix the issue and get your clothes washed again. With hammering sound, when I call LG customer support they said bring plumber and fix it yourself otherwise if we send technician we have to charge you. The consumer believes that the washer is an entrapment hazard. Neither have been helpful. 41 YOF discovered mold in door seal of front load washing machine. Pieces of spinner inside broke apart & damaged drum. Step 1. She stated that it was completely evenly distributed shatter. It then spread to other parts of machine. No injuries. My machine was purchased in 2011, and has had a problem since. The Submitter reported that the washing machine "exploded" while in use, causing damage to walls & ceiling. The LG Washing Machine Defect Class Action Lawsuit is Daniel Feinberg, et al. Consumer says the washing machine blew up in the middle of an average size load. Replacement unit is showing signs of violeng shaking & banging. Privacy Policy | The consumer stated that she was washing bed sheets and heard a loud explosion in the garage. Consumer reports that the washing machine shakes violently and moved three feet from it's original location damaging the sides, drum and loosening the top in the process. The mold goes away but comes back. It dripped and showed stain, but manufacturer remedied it. This recall involves LG Chem Model RESU 10H lithium-ion storage batteries that were installed as part of a residential energy solar panel system. Helps detergent penetrate faster and deeper in fabrics. Washing machine began to shake violently. Hoses leak due to vibration. I have a 2014 LG washer and I may try the rubber hose, or any other hose with a larger diameter. Why it closes the valve so hard to stop the water is so silly. The plaintiffs also seek to represent a Florida Class, Georgia Class, New Jersey Class, New York Class and Pennsylvania Class. I slipped on the floor & hurt myself due to the leaking. She found bi-fold door in front of washer was standing in hallway, top of washer blown off, sides were bent outward & there was hole in wall behind unit. The glass spontaneously shattered. I had plumber out and they gave me new taps thinking that was the problem but it didnt fix it. He stated that it appeared the fire started in electronic controls area. A 42 YOF reports that the washer is located in the garage & became unbalanced. Still no better. We bought an extra large capacity Cabrio also, and that is when our problems started. -Open the washer lid and look inside. It was dented all over, & had water pouring from its base & drum was detached from machine. $25.00. She reported injury to self. The recall involves 34 models of Samsung high-efficiency top-load washing machines sold between March 2011 and November 2016. The consumer stated that it shakes so bad that it knocked their 4-YO daughter causing injury. The noise is terrible. The washing machine caught on fire while doing load of laundry. Had a plumber fix this. The washer had turned around 120 degrees destroying the laundry tub & denting the dryer cabinet making it unusable. A piece of debris hit the wall, causing a hole. The consumer stated that the washing machine was in the last minute of cycle when he heard a loud explosion type sound. Adobe. The unit then exploded, and the top hit the wall cabinets. 52 YOF consumer reports that the top load washing machine shakes violently and leaks water from the bottom as a result of the balance issue. She has tried various methods to clean the mold. Tiny glass shards were all over the inside and the towels. The water burst occurred again. People install these perceiving they are less likely to burst than the older braided rubber hoses. Consumer stated that the washer she bought is a lemon. The Consumer reported that their washer is excessively shaking. Consumer couldn't open washer. 4/12/2021 Greenworks Electric Pressure Washer. Consumer unplugged and replugged it but it was still locked. $550.00 New. If they send a technician, theyll charge us. Consumer states that the washer had been displaying error codes. Metal at base of unit is sharp & was exposed. Also, it does not turn itself off if unbalanced. Leaving door open or wiping area clean does not work. LG - 4.5 Cu. Consumer tried cleaning & airing unit. It was a minor cut & he received first aid. Clothes smell. Top Class Actions is a legal news source Consumer stated that black mold & mildew was growing inside washer. 34 YOM found the glass top of washing machine to have shattered. Consumer feel there is potentially a significant safety issue with the washing machine. She has been noticing an odor similar to mildew for possibly four years when she was cleaning out the rubber piece inside the washer door. Some LG washers have a little face above the lock key . Consumer's wife put load of clothes in machine & they left house. Count me in on the class action suit if one opens up again. Instead of shutting off, drum detached from anchors, turned washer 180, pulled itself about 2' from original position & popped off entire top of washer. Know when it's time to clean . $400.00. We recommend you sign up for a free account at TopClassActions.com and follow the case. Metal is deformed, top and control panel are separated. The consumer stated that she received a recall notice for the washing machine. Models To find model and serial number: Not all of Samsung's washing machines are affected by this recall. The consumer reported that the washing machine exploded while washing sheets. Black mold was in rubber door gasket & other parts of the washer. Concerned with damage to plumbing. how do I add my name to the list for the class action lawsuit? I have one of the affected units in this recall and show you guys how to fix the potential issues that are listed in this recall. These water hammer arrestors reportedly cost between $11 and $17 each, plus the amount of time spent installing the water hammer arrestor (or cost of hiring a plumber to install the water hammer arrestor). Later, the machine & its error codes would change to OE & not empty the water. When he opened the top & then shut it, glass fell out from the middle of the glass area. ft.) means you have even more room to do laundry in fewer loads. I never recommend this kind of appliances to any one els. Unit was shaking, making noise. This means that there are potentially millions of recalled electrical items still in UK home. Thanks for putting this together. It has continued to spin excessively with shaking and error codes. She cut finger, 1st aid received by non-medical professional. 42 YOF is concerned about rust & erosion of metal around bleach cup. When you subscribe, you confirm you have read Electrical Safety First's privacy policy. The consumer stated that his washing machine continued to go out of balance. While washer was in use on 2nd floor, the screen displayed an (FE error) & water was still running. Mold accumulated inside washing machine for years. The smoke smelled of an electical fire. Consumer says when the washing machine went into the spin cycle, it started spinning out of control and sounded like lightning bolts coming through the wall. So they pulse the water in to dampen the laundry instead of just opening full blast. Top of machine was off. Same problem with mine for 5 years. The electronic section was burned. I didnt think much of the annoying knocking noise until my water valve temperature gauge broke. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Top Class Actions is a Proud Member of the American Bar Association, Various Trademarks held by their respective owners. 40 YOM was injured and received first aid by non-medical professional. Unbalanced, shaky, continues to bring up error codes, UE is the main one. If you make a purchase using The consumer stated that the washing machine goes uneven on every load. Step 4. Will never buy LG again. We're used to recalls for our cars but rarely find ourselves dealing with a recall related to our houses. It also has rust. I noticed water was gushing on my floor from the washer & water spraying my whole laundry room. His washing machine internally exploded. Water was coming out the of the ceiling light fixture in the lower unit. 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