Sarah Mirando  |  January 9, 2012

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Maytag Centennial Washing Machine Class Action Lawsuit

By Mike Holter

 

Maytag washing machineConsumers are claiming in a federal class action lawsuit that Whirlpool, Lowe’s and Sears sold Maytag Centennial washing machines with an ENERGY STAR logo, but that the machines do not meet the ENERGY STAR standards.

According to the Maytag Centennial class action lawsuit, ENERGY STAR-qualified washing machines are required by the U.S. Department of Energy to use approximately 37% less energy and 50% less water than standard models. They are more expensive than standard models, but they come with the promise of reduced energy and water bills that, over time, will generate enough savings to recoup the higher price.

“This is the fundamental bargain the ENERGY STAR program offers: consumers pay a higher up-front price initially but save more on energy bills over time using the product,” the Maytag Centennial washing machine class action lawsuit states.

For consumers who purchased the mislabeled Maytag Centennial washing machines, however, the promised savings from reduced energy bills never came. “Instead, Class Members were hit with a costly double-whammy: a higher up-front price… followed by higher energy bills,” the class action lawsuit states.

The mislabeled Maytag Centennial washing machines are model numbers MVWC6ESWW0, MVWC6ESWW1, and MVWC7ESWW0.

The Maytag Centennial ENERGY STAR class action lawsuit is brought on behalf of all U.S. consumers who purchased one of the mislabeled Maytag Centennial model numbers listed above. It is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, restitution, prejudgment interest, and other relief for alleged violation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty of merchantability, unjust enrichment, unfair competition, false advertising and consumer fraud.

A copy of the Maytag Centennial ENERGY STAR Washing Machine Class Action Lawsuit can be read here.

The case is Charlene Dzielak, et al. v. Whirlpool Corporation, et al., Case No. 33-av-00001, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey.

 

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Updated January 9th, 2012

 

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28 thoughts onMaytag Centennial Washing Machine Class Action Lawsuit

  1. Sarita Bradley says:

    what has been the outcome to this classaction lawsuit concerning the Maytag Centenniel Washer, since this was posted in 2012. Is it still open? Or Closed?

  2. Barbara Marino says:

    Mine the first week I had it needed a motor replacement the first month I had it. It has now stopped working completely an of course its not in warranty any more.Worst machine I have ever purchased. Does not clean clothes an part of the wash comes out dry with detergent still on it. DO NOT BUY THIS WASHER!!!!

  3. Melissa A. Calzada says:

    Washer Broke in less than three years

  4. Marilyn Caban says:

    Yes I have the Maytag wash what to do from here .can you call me or send information please thank you so much

  5. Elizabeth Lourash says:

    Yes!! To every single complaint that’s been documented. We bought these when we purchased out home and they are AWFUL. They dont clean. They shred clothes. They are loud. Our dryer sounds like it’s got a bowling ball in the drum with every turn. But, we are stuck with them until we can afford to replace them. .

  6. j. edwards says:

    DID THIS APPLY IN CNADA

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