LG’s “Energy Star” Certified Televisions

In September 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against LG Electronics U.S.A. for allegedly marketing its televisions as “energy efficient” and “Energy Star” certified when, in reality, the energy-saving features are automatically disabled when picture settings are changed, which is not adequately disclosed to consumers, causing them to incur additional charges on their electricity bills. (Munoz et al v. LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., Case No. 16-cv-5546, N. D. CA.)

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LG Slide-In Ranges and Freestanding Ranges

Class Action

LG Slide-In Ranges and Freestanding Ranges

Allegations: Marketing products as safe and high quality when the oven knobs can be activated by accidental contact due to a defect

LG Refrigerators with Craft Ice Makers

Class Action

LG Refrigerators with Craft Ice Makers

Allegations: Marketing that the ice machines make “Craft Ice” when they prematurely fail due to a defect

LG Gas Stoves, Ranges, and Ovens

Class Action

LG Gas Stoves, Ranges, and Ovens

Allegations: Failing to disclose that appliances emit pollutants that are harmful to people

LG Refrigerators with Craft Ice Machines

Class Action

LG Refrigerators with Craft Ice Machines

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing refrigerators as high quality, dependable, and capable of producing craft ice when they do not work as advertised due to a defect

LG QuadWash Dishwashers

Class Action

LG QuadWash Dishwashers

Allegations: Marketing dishwashers as high quality and dependable when they malfunction, stop mid-cycle and become inoperable due to a defect in the LED control panel

YouTube App on LG’s Smart TVs