Appliance News plus Appliance Recalls

See what is in the Appliance Industry News, plus appliance recalls below and some appliance court settlements regarding major home appliances.

When a company puts out a defective product, it opens itself up to class action lawsuits. Litigation is not uncommon among people who have purchased defective automobiles, appliances or electronics. Through a class action lawsuit, all customers who have been affected by issues could potentially receive compensation for their losses.


Appliance court settlements regarding major home appliances.

Date Product Involved Link
Feb 09, 2019 Samsung® Settles Class-Action Lawsuit Over ~Exploding~ Washing Machines Link is here
Sept 12, 2019 Whirlpool Leaky Refrigerator Class Action Settlement Link is here
Nov 15, 2019 Samsung® refrigerator class action lawsuit for leaking ice makers Link is here
April 5, 2019 lawsuit claims LG® refrigerators fail after just a few years Link is here
July 15, 2020 Lawsuit Investigation into Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid Dishwasher Leaks Link is here
Dec 10, 2020 Samsung Oven Thermostat, Temperature Problems Stem from Defect Link is here
April 21, 2021 Lawsuit filed against Samsung for delivering defective refrigerators in the US Link is here
April 22, 2021 Samsung's Black Stainless Steel Appliance Finish No More Than Thin Plastic Coating, Prone to Flaking Link is here



Appliance Manufacture recalls for major appliance, small appliances and many other household items.

Date Product Involved Link
Dec 08, 2021 GE Appliances, a Haier Company, Recalls to Repair Free-Standing and Slide-In Ranges Due to Tip-Over Hazard Link is here
Aug 11, 2021 Two Million Dehumidifiers With Well-Known Brand Names Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Link is here
June 16, 2021 Cove Appliance Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard Link is here
June 9, 2021 Non-Contact Voltage Testers Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock Hazard Link is here
April 28, 2021 Recalled Products Sold by PTAC Crew and PTAC USA After Recalls Were Announced Link is here
Nov 14, 2019 Kenmore Microwave Ovens Recalled Due to Burn Hazard Link is here
Aug 28, 2019 Whirlpool Recalls Glass Cooktops with Touch Controls Due to Burn and Fire Hazards Link is here
Mar 21, 2019 Air King America Recalls Wall-Mounted Range Hoods Due to Injury Hazard Link is here
Oct 25, 2018 Haier America Recalls Top-Mount Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard Link is here
Sept 11, 2018 Gas Ranges and Wall Ovens Recalled by Prizer-Painter Stove Works Due to Burn Hazard Link is here
Mar 06, 2018 InSinkErator® Recalls SinkTop™ Switch Accessory for Garbage Disposals Due to Fire Hazard Link is here
Oct 20, 2017 BSH Home Appliances Expands Recall of Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard Link is here
April 11, 2017 Anaheim and Moen Recall Garbage Disposals Due to Impact Hazard Link is here
Nov 29, 2016 Gree Reannounces Dehumidifier Recall Following 450 Fires and $19 Million in Property Damage: Brand Names Include Frigidaire, Soleus Air, Kenmore and Others Link is here
Nov 04, 2016 Samsung Recalls Top-Load Washing Machines Due to Risk of Impact Injuries Link is here
Nov 02, 2016 Dehumidifiers Made by Midea Recalled Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards Link is here
Sept 15, 2016 GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard Link is here
Aug 25, 2016 Whirlpool Recalls Microwaves Due to Fire Hazard Link is here
May 31, 2016 Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard Link is here
Feb 17, 2016 Goodman Company Expands Recall of Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Burn and Fire Hazards Link is here
July 29, 2015 Whirlpool Recalls Jenn-Air Wall Ovens Due to Risk of Burns Link is here
May 21, 2015 Viking Range Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard Link is here
May 20, 2015 Electrolux Recalls Kenmore Elite Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Link is here
May 20, 2015 Kenmore Elite Ranges Recalled by Electrolux Due to Laceration Hazard Link is here
Feb 24, 2015 Kenmore Electric Ranges Recalled by Electrolux Due to Electrical Shock Hazard Link is here
May 15, 2014 Gree Reannounces Dehumidifier Recall Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; More Fires and Property Damage Reported Link is here
Apr 29, 2014 GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart Link is here
Jan 30, 2014 Gree Expands Dehumidifier Recall to Include GE Brand Dehumidifiers Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards Link is here
Nov 19, 2013 Viking Recalls Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator Freezers with In-Door Dispensers Due to Fire Hazard Link is here
Sept 12, 2013 Gree Recalls 12 Brands of Dehumidifiers Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards Link is here
Mar 02, 2013 Haier America Expands Recall of Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard Link is here
Feb 07, 2013 BlueStar Wall Ovens Recalled by Prizer Painter Stove Works Due to Fire Hazard Link is here
Dec 18, 2012 LG Recalls Top-Loading Washing Machines Due to Risk of Injury Link is here
Nov 08, 2012 LG Electronics Recalls Electric Ranges Due to Burn and Fire Hazards Link is here
Aug 09, 2012 GE Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard Link is here


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