BSH Home Appliances, the manufacturer of Bosch-branded home appliances, has agreed to a $2 million settlement to resolve claims that certain Bosch ovens and microwaves were equipped with defective control panels. Consumers reported that these panels would fade, dim, become unreadable, or fail completely, leading to costly repairs. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the settlement, who qualifies, and what compensation is available.
Overview of the Bosch Appliance Settlement
The class action lawsuit alleges that Bosch appliances, specifically certain oven and microwave models, were manufactured with faulty variable-frequency drive (VFD) control panels. These panels allegedly failed due to design defects, making them unreadable or entirely nonfunctional.
Although BSH Home Appliances has not admitted to any wrongdoing, the company agreed to pay $2 million to resolve the claims and compensate affected consumers.
Eligible Bosch Appliance Models
The settlement applies to individuals who purchased, acquired as part of a home purchase or remodel, or received as a gift the following Bosch oven and microwave models:
- HBL5751UC
- HBL8751UC
- HBLP751UC
- HMC80151UC
- HMC80251UC
- HMC87151UC
If you own or previously owned one of these models and experienced panel failure, you may be eligible for compensation.
Settlement Terms and Compensation
Consumers affected by the defective Bosch appliance control panels can receive compensation through three different tiers:
- Tier 1(a) Compensation: Reimbursement of up to $400 for documented out-of-pocket expenses related to past display failures.
- Tier 1(b) Compensation: Reimbursement of up to $400 for future display failures.
- Tier 2 Compensation: A three-year extended service plan, under which Bosch will replace defective VFD control panels.
Important Deadlines
- Exclusion/Objection Deadline: April 25, 2024
- Final Approval Hearing: June 13, 2024
- Claim Form Deadline:
- Tier 1(a) Claims: September 3, 2024
- Tier 1(b) and Tier 2 Claims: February 12, 2025
Proof of Purchase Requirements
To qualify for a claim, consumers may need to provide documentation such as:
- Model and serial numbers
- Receipts
- Credit card statements
- Warranty registrations
- Photographs of the failed panel
- Repair communications or service invoices
Case Details
The lawsuits consolidated under this settlement include:
- Hirsch, et al. v. BSH Home Appliances Corporation (Case No. 8:21-cv-01355-CJCDFM)
- Peterson, et al. v. BSH Home Appliances Corporation (Case No. 2:23-cv-00543)
Both cases are being heard in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Conclusion
The $2 million Bosch appliance settlement provides relief to consumers who experienced panel failure issues with their ovens and microwaves. By offering financial compensation and extended service plans, this agreement aims to rectify the alleged product defects and support affected customers.
For further details or to submit a claim, visit the official settlement website: BSH-VFDSettlement.com.