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Can I Sue an Appliance Company?<\/h1>\n\n
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Yes, you may be able to sue an appliance company. If the appliance you buy is defective and the company fails to provide a fair remedy, legal action may be the next step. You can also sue if the appliance is unreasonably dangerous and causes an injury. Breach of warranty cases, such as when an appliance malfunctions, can often be handled in small claims court. For injuries or significant damage, you may pursue a product liability case under theories like strict liability or negligence. Consulting a consumer protection or product liability lawyer can help ensure you meet legal deadlines, as time limits vary by state.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Most appliance sales come with limited warranties. If the company violates the terms of the warranty, you may be able to sue for breach of contract.<\/p>\n

If your loss is simply the money you spent on the defective product, you may be able to bring your contract case against the manufacturer in small claims court. Before doing that,\u00a0give the seller and the manufacturer a chance to repair or replace your appliance before you pay the court filing fee. You’ll save money and may get relief sooner.<\/p>\n

Types of Appliance Company Lawsuits<\/h2>\n

Some defective appliance problems might not cause an injury but are severe enough to cause property damage, such as in a house fire.\u00a0Learn more about these two types of lawsuits below.<\/p>\n

Is There a Lemon Law for Appliances?<\/h3>\n

Yes, there are federal laws that apply to products like appliances. Like\u00a0lemon laws<\/a>\u00a0for cars,\u00a0consumer protection laws<\/a>\u00a0protect you from the impact of appliance product defects. You could benefit from consulting a\u00a0consumer protection attorney<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What If My Appliance Hurt Me?<\/h3>\n

If the product injured you, your warranty claim becomes part of a product liability case against the appliance company. Injury cases are complex, so an experienced\u00a0product liability lawyer<\/a>\u00a0may be a more suitable option.<\/p>\n

Popular Appliances Can Be Defective\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Shopping for appliances usually involves a lot of research. You likely read product reviews, compared prices, and checked the specifications to get the best deal. Yet, you\u00a0<\/p>\n

In 2021, many people bought new appliances for their homes during the pandemic. More than\u00a0500 million small and major appliances<\/a>\u00a0were shipped in the United States that year.<\/p>\n

Some of the top-rated manufacturers included the following:<\/p>\n