A class action lawsuit was filed against LG Electronics USA, Inc claiming certain refrigerators sold were defective and did not function as they should. The defect was associated with the light bulb inside LG Model and Kenmore Model refrigerators. According to the lawsuit the light bulb remained on when the refrigerator door was closed. You wouldn’t think a little thing like a refrigerator light could start a class action lawsuit, but it has. Class members of the LG Refrigerators Defect Class Action Lawsuit include anyone who purchased any of the following French door refrigerators:
LG Models Include:
| Model | Serial Nos. | Manufacture Dates |
| LFC20740** | 602MR******* to 802MR******* | Feb. 2006 – Feb. 2008 |
| LFC21760** | 602KR******* to 802KR******* | Feb. 2006 – Feb. 2008 |
| LFC22740** | 602MR******* to 802MR******* | Feb. 2006 – Feb. 2008 |
| LFC22760** | 602MR******* to 802MR******* | Feb. 2006 – Feb. 2008 |
| LFC25760** | 602KR******* to 802KR******* | Feb. 2006 – Feb. 2008 |
| LFD21860** | 602KR******* to 802KR******* | Feb. 2006 – Feb. 2008 |
| LFD22860** | 602MR******* to 802MR******* | Feb. 2006 – Feb. 2008 |
| LFD25860** | 602KR******* to 802KR******* | Feb. 2006 – Feb. 2008 |
| LFX21960** | 602KR******* to 802KR******* | Feb. 2006 – Feb. 2008 |
| LFX25950** | 602KR******* to 802KR******* | Feb. 2006 – Feb. 2008 |
| LFX25960** | 602KR******* to 802KR******* | Feb. 2006 – Feb. 2008 |
| LRFC22750** | ALL | ALL |
| LRFD22850** | ALL | ALL |
Kenmore Models Include:
| Model | Serial Nos. | Manufacture Date: |
| 795.7756**** | 602KR******* to 802KR******* | Feb. 2006 – Feb. 2008 |
| 795.7757**** | 602KR******* to 802KR******* | Feb. 2006 – Feb. 2008 |
| 795.7754**** | 602KR******* to 802KR******* | Feb. 2006 – Feb. 2008 |
| 795.7755**** | 602KR******* to 802KR******* | Feb. 2006 – Feb. 2008 |
| 795.7771**** | 602KR******* to 802KR******* | Feb. 2006 – Feb. 2008 |
| 795.7772**** | 602KR******* to 802KR******* | Feb. 2006 – Feb. 2008 |
| 795.7730**** | 602MR******* to 802MR******* | Feb. 2006 – Feb. 2008 |
| 795.7731**** | 602MR******* to 802MR******* | Feb. 2006 – Feb. 2008 |
| 795.7724**** | 602MR******* to 802MR******* | Feb. 2006 – Feb. 2008 |
| 795.7725**** | 602MR******* to 802MR******* | Feb. 2006 |
The lawsuit is entitled Connie McLennan, et al. v. LG Electronics USA, Inc. and is in the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. LG has agreed to an extension of the manufacturer’s limited warranty or complete reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses paid by Class Members. You must file a claim before 11/07/2012 to be eligible for any type of settlement. If you wish to object or exclude yourself from the settlement please do so by 01/05/12. For a full copy of the lawsuit notice or the claim form call 888-773-8394 or visit the class administrators website.
