DeWalt Wet/Dry Vacuums
Allegations: Products do not achieve the advertised horsepower during actual use
Dinges et al. v. Black & Decker (U.S.), Inc. d/b/a DeWalt Industrial Tool Co.
2116-cv12037, Missouri state court – Jackson county
(June 2021)
DeWalt bonded abrasive wheels
Failing to disclose that products expire and if used after the expiration date, may crack, split, or explode
Settled
(Final approval granted)
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Allegations: Products do not achieve the advertised horsepower during actual use
Allegations: Deceptively marketing the composition of certain titanium and cobalt drill bits and saw blades
In August 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Stanley Black & Decker alleging that its Craftsman wet/dry vacuums only achieve a small fraction of the advertised peak horsepower. For…