
Hoover Product Warranties
Allegations: Representing that two-year product warranties start running from the date of purchase when California state law prohibits warranties from beginning before a product is delivered
Phillips et al v. Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. d/b/a Hoover
21-cv-987, S.D. Cal.
(April 2021)
Hoover Vacuums
Failing to adequately disclose that warranties are contingent on consumers registering their personal information
Pending
Allegations: Representing that two-year product warranties start running from the date of purchase when California state law prohibits warranties from beginning before a product is delivered
Allegations: Falsely marketing vacuum cleaners as made in USA when parts used in the vacuums are from China
Score another one for the fine print.