Santa Clara, CA: A proposed settlement has been reached in a consumer fraud class action lawsuit (In re: Shop-Vac Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, MDL No. 2380) about certain advertising related to Shop-Vac® brand wet/dry vacuums (the "Vacuums").
In the class action, the plaintiffs allege that defendants Shop-Vac Corporation and Lowe's Home Centers, LLC misrepresented the peak horsepower ratings and tank capacity of the Vacuums. Defendants deny these allegations.
Under the terms of the proposed agreement, the manufacturers would extend their warranty on the motors of the Vacuums for at least 2 years. The proposed Settlement also includes changes to the descriptions of peak horsepower ratings and tank capacity on marketing materials.
The "Settlement Class Members" are defined as each person in the United States and its territories who, from January 1, 2006 to May 26, 2016, either (1) purchased a Vacuum, or (2) received a Vacuum as a gift, or (3) acquired possession of a Vacuum through other lawful means, other than for resale or distribution.
Settlement Class Members do not need to do anything in order to qualify for the settlement benefits. The manufacturer's warranty extension will automatically apply and the changes to the peak horsepower ratings and tank capacity descriptions will be made.
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I received a postcard that notified me that I was included in this class action, but I have not heard or received anything else. I have e-mailed and phoned, but phone is disconnected and e-mail send me to numerous sites that are pertinent to this matter
Posted by Joyce Leonard
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I'm following up on the outcome of that lawsuit reading there has been a settlement reached back in 2016. Would u folks know as to when the monies will be distributed to the qualified recipients Thanks.
Posted by SCOTT P FORER
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I purchased a series L Wet / Dry Vacuum around 2014 from Lowes & received the announcement that there was a lawsuit being drawn up against the Wet / Dry vacuum having wrong or insufficient horsepower quality ? Or something close. I'm following up on the outcome of that lawsuit reading there has been a settlement reached back in 2016. Would u folks know as to when the monies will be distributed to the qualified recipients Thanks.
Posted by Maura Sullivan-Moore
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purchased Shop Vac about 3 yrs ago from Lowes to clean out fireplace after wood fires. Vac functions but bags are difficult to get in place around filter and do not seem to fill up as they should. Bags are Very expensive. I still use and struggle with it but am not happy with Vac or bags.
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