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Energy Star Appliances: Some Are Not Efficient As They Claim

Jamie Sheller
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Posted by Jamie ShellerFebruary 16, 2012 9:54 AM
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Some consumers who have purchased home appliances with the “Energy Star” efficiency rating may not have received the appliance they bargained for.

Sheller, P.C. is investigating a potential class action lawsuit involving appliances that were labeled to sell with an "Energy Star" efficiency rating, but in fact did not qualify. Energy Star appliances are generally required to use 10% to 35% less energy than standard models, depending on the type of appliance. Manufacturers of Energy Star appliances typically charge a premium above the price of standard models.

If you purchased any of the appliances listed below, and you would like to discuss your legal rights, please contact us at 800-833-2299, or visit us online at www.sheller.com

Government regulators determined that the appliances listed below did not qualify for an Energy Star rating, despite being sold with an Energy Star label:

Product Type

Organization Name

Product Model Number

Date Disqualified

Clothes Washers

Equator Appliances

EZ 3720 CEE

10/22/10

Commercial Refrigerators

Perlick

HP48RO-S

7/13/11

Dishwashers

ASKO

D5122ADA

6/30/10

Dishwashers

ASKO

D5122XXLB

6/1/10

Dishwashers

ASKO

D5122XXLS

6/30/10

Dishwashers

ASKO

D5122XXLW

6/30/10

Dishwashers

ASKO

D5122XXLAD

6/30/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

Electrolux

FFTR1817L

6/25/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

Electrolux

EW26SS70I

8/26/11

Refrigerators and Freezers

Frigidaire

FFN09M5HW

12/16/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

LG Electronics

LFX21975ST

1/20/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

LG Electronics

LFX25975SB

1/20/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

LG Electronics

LFX25975ST

1/20/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

LG Electronics

LFX25975SW

1/20/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

LG Electronics

LFX28977SB

1/20/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

LG Electronics

LFX28977ST

1/20/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

LG Electronics

LFX28977SW

1/20/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

LG Electronics

LMX25985SB

1/20/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

LG Electronics

LFX28977ST

1/20/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

LG Electronics

LFX28977SW

1/20/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

LG Electronics

FFTR1817L

6/25/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

Perlick

HP72R00-S

7/14/11

Refrigerators and Freezers

Samsung

RF26VAB

3/22/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

Sears/Kenmore

79732

1/20/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

Sears/Kenmore

79733

1/20/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

Sears/Kenmore

79737

1/20/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

Sears/Kenmore

79752

1/20/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

Sears/Kenmore

79753

1/20/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

Sears/Kenmore

79754

1/20/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

Sears/Kenmore

79757

1/20/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

Sears/Kenmore

79759

1/20/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

Sears/Kenmore

79782

1/20/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

Sears/Kenmore

79783

1/20/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

Sears/Kenmore

79789

1/20/10

Refrigerators and Freezers

KitchenAid

KSRG25FVMS

9/27/11

Refrigerators and Freezers

KitchenAid

KSRS25RV

9/27/11

Refrigerators and Freezers

Summit Appliances

CF11ES

11/8/11

Room Air Conditioners

Electrolux

FRA256ST2

7/13/11

Room Air Conditioners

Friedrich

US10C30

8/26/11

Room Air Conditioners

Friedrich

CP15F10

8/26/11

Room Air Conditioners

Friedrich

US12C10

8/26/11

Room Air Conditioners

Friedrich

SM24M30

1/03/12

Room Air Conditioners

Midea USA Inc.

MWF08CR

3/9/11

Central Air Conditioner
Equipment and Air Source Heat

Thermo Products, LLC

OPB24-80

8/19/11

Ventilating Fans

National HVAC

Zonex GM-80

4/27/11

Dehumidifier

Friedrich

D70D

1/10/12

Geothermal Heat Pump

GeoSystems, LLC

MG069

12/20/11

Stereo Amplifier

Nigel B. Design Inc.

NB-50050

7/21/11

Stereo Amplifier

Nigel B. Design Inc.

NB-50050PL

7/21/11

Stereo Amplifier

Nigel B. Design Inc.

NB-50090

7/21/11

Stereo Amplifier

Nigel B. Design Inc.

NB-50090PL

7/21/11

Stereo Amplifier

Nigel B. Design Inc.

NB-70050

7/21/11

Stereo Amplifier

Nigel B. Design Inc.

NB-70050PL

7/21/11

Stereo Amplifier

Nigel B. Design Inc.

NB-70090

7/21/11

Stereo Amplifier

Nigel B. Design Inc.

NB-70090PL

7/21/11

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Tags: Energy Star, inefficient, class action, Nigel B. Design Inc., Perlick, ASKO, LG Electronics, Perlick, Thermo Products, LLC

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Michael
Posted by Michael
February 22, 2012 2:22 PM

Gee, I wonder why trial attorneys have a bad name.

Fist of all, anyone who knows anything about the Energy Star program knows it's a joke. The public is duped into believing that they are purchasing a high-efficiency appliance, when in reality, they are purchasing an appliance that complies with a convoluted government-sponsored testing program.

The testing labs make a fortune, the appliance companies benefit in the form of high appliance prices for "efficient" appliances, and now trial attorneys make some cash by suing appliance makers. Wow, what a country!

Jamie Sheller
Posted by Jamie Sheller
February 22, 2012 2:51 PM

Don't you think this wrong should be corrected.There is no one else policing what you yourself admit has dupped the public. If a hard working attorney spends 100's of hours to prove the company has ripped off consumers and gets those consumers compensation should that attorney not be compensated for their time,years of experience and education.
If you work for an appliance repair company and you repair a defective product or a product that is badly made you get paid for your time.If you know this is a rip off you should do something to right the wrong rather than crying sour grapes about the world.

Michael
Posted by Michael
March 09, 2012 11:55 AM

The wrong that you speak of is the national Energy Star program that has been created to make consumers feel better about their appliance purchases. Fix the program, don't sue to manufacturers.
It's called a shake down, and it happens all the time. An attorney files a class action suit on behalf of consumers who purchased the products. In the case of Energy Star, the standards are so convoluted, with enough testing and re-testing, anyone can show that the appliances missed the mark in one area or another. Instead of fighting the case in court, the manufactures settle. The purchasers receive a pittance while the attorneys make millions.

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