Whirlpool Washing Machine Mould Class Action
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QC Dec 21, 2009 [en]
Motion for Authorization -
QC Feb 20, 2012 [en]
Amended Motion for Authorization -
QC Aug 06, 2012 [fr]
Preliminary Motion Judgment -
QC Feb 14, 2013 [en]
Re-Amended Motion for Authorization -
QC Nov 19, 2013 [fr]
Judgment in the First Instance -
QC Dec 17, 2013 [en]
Inscription in Appeal -
QC Mar 11, 2015 [en]
Judgment in Appeal -
QC May 08, 2015 [en]
Supreme Court of Canada - Applicant's Memorandum of Argument -
QC Jun 06, 2016 [en]
New Motion to Authorize -
QC Aug 30, 2017 [fr]
Preliminary Motion Judgment -
QC Jul 17, 2018 [fr]
Judgment in Appeal -
QC Aug 08, 2019 [fr]
Judgment from Supreme Court of Canada (Leave Dismissed) -
QC May 05, 2020 [en]
Judgment on Authorization -
QC Dec 01, 2020 [en]
Application to Institute Proceedings -
QC Mar 22, 2021 [fr]
Judgment on Notice Costs
**IMPORTANT UPDATE**
By Judgment dated May 5, 2020, this class action was certified (authorized) by the Superior Court of Quebec on behalf of the following Quebec class:
All residents in Quebec who currently own or have previously owned a Whirlpool, Kenmore, and/or Maytag Front-Loading Washing Machine without a steam feature, manufactured prior to December 31, 2008, but excluding models built on the Sierra platform starting in 2007, which include the following model numbers:
Whirlpool GHW9100, GHW9200, GHW9150, GHW9250, GHW9400, GHW9160, GHW9300, GHW9460, WFW8500, WFW9200, WFW8300, WFW9400, WFW8410, WFW8400, WFW9600, WFW9500, WFW8200, WFW9300, WFW9250, WFW9150;
Kenmore 110.42922, 110.42924, 110.42926, 110.42932, 110.42934, 110.42936, 110.42822, 110.42824, 110.42826, 110.42832, 110.42836, 110.44832, 110.44836, 110.44834, 110.44932, 110.44934, 110.44936, 110.45091, 110.45081, 110.45087, 110.45088, 110.45089, 110.44826, 110.44921, 110.45862, 110.45981, 110.45986, 110.43902, 110.45991, 110.45992, 110.45994, 110.45996, 110.45972, 110.45976, 110.45872, 110.46472, 110.47561, 110.47566, 110.47567, 110.47511, 110.47512, 110.49972, 110.49962, 110.47081, 110.47086, 110.47087, 110.47088, 110.47089, 110.47531, 110.47532, 110.47571, 110.47577, 110.47091, 110.47852, 110.47542;
Maytag MFW9600, MFW9700, MFW9800, MHWZ400, MHWZ600;
(collectively, the Washing Machines)
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CONSUMER LAW GROUP has launched a class action lawsuit against Whirlpool and Sears on behalf of individuals who own certain Whirlpool, Kenmore or Maytag Front-Loading Washing Machines (all were manufactured by Whirlpool, even if they were sold under a different brand name) and who have experienced a moldy or mildew odour from their washing machines or have had to purchase Affresh tablets to avoid such a smell.
To read a copy of the Class Action Complaint, click here.
Whirlpool and Sears settled a similar class action lawsuit in the United States for U.S. residents only, but have refused to compensate their customers in Canada, whose washing machines suffer from the same exact problems. To see a copy of the U.S. settlement website, click here.
The Front-Loading Washing Machines involved include in the lawsuit are:
(a) “Whirlpool Duet”, “Whirlpool Duet HT” and “Whirlpool Duet Sport” Front-Loading Washing Machines of the following model numbers and manufacture dates:
| Model No. | Manufacture Dates |
| GHW9100 | All |
| GHW9200 | All |
| GHW9150 | All |
| GHW9250 | All |
| GHW9400 | All |
| GHW9160 | All |
| GHW9300 | All |
| GHW9460 | All |
| WFW8500 | All |
| WFW9200 – MATADOR | All |
| WFW8300 | All on or before 09/30/09 |
| WFW9400 | All on or before 02/28/09 |
| WFW8410 | All on or before 09/30/09 |
| WFW8400 | All on or before 09/30/09 |
| WFW9600 | All |
| WFW9500 | All on or before 02/28/09 |
| WFW8200 | All |
| WFW9300 | All |
| WFW9250 | All on or before 09/30/09 |
| WFW9150 | All on or before 09/30/09 |
(b) Whirlpool-manufactured Kenmore Front-Loading Washing Machines of the following model numbers and manufacture dates:
| Model No. | Manufacture Dates |
| 110.42922 110.42924 110.42926 | January 2001 – June 2004 |
| 110.42932 110.42934 110.42936 | February 2001 – December 2003 |
| 110.42822 110.42824 110.42826 | April 2001 – July 2004 |
| 110.42832 110.42836 | June 2001 – May 2003 |
| 110.44832 110.44836 110.44834 | March 2002 – June 2004 |
| 110.44932 110.44934 110.44936 | October 2002 – September 2004 |
| 110.45091 | May 2003 – September 2006 |
| 110.45081 110.45087 110.45088 110.45089 | May 2003 – October 2006 |
| 110.44826 | July 2003 – June 2004 |
| 110.44921 | August 2003 – July 2004 |
| 110.45862 | January 2004 – September 2006 |
| 110.45981 110.45986 | January 2004 – July 2006 |
| 110.43902 | January 2004 – May 2004 |
| 110.45991 110.45992 110.45994 110.45996 | January 2004 – July 2006 |
| 110.45972 110.45976 | June 2004 – October 2006 |
| 110.45872 | July 2004 – May 2006 |
| 110.46472 | June 2005 – June 2006 |
| 110.47561 110.47566 110.47567 | August 2005 – October 2010 |
| 110.47511 110.47512 | January 2006 – November 2009 |
| 110.49972 | January 2006 – October 2008 |
| 110.49962 | April 2006 – November 2009 |
| 110.47081 110.47086 110.47087 110.47088 110.47089 | April 2006 – October 2009 |
| 110.47531 110.47532 | April 2006 – April 2009 |
| 110.47571 110.47577 | August 2006 – August 2009 |
| 110.47091 | October 2006 – March 2009 |
| 110.47852 | March 2007 – June 2007 |
| 110.47542 | June 2007 – November 2008 |
(c) Whirlpool-manufactured Maytag Front-Loading Washing Machines of the following model numbers and manufacture dates:
| Model No. | Manufacture Dates |
| MFW9600 | March 2006 – June 2008 |
| MFW9700 | March 2006 – June 2008 |
| MFW9800 | January 2007 – June 2008 |
| MHWZ400 | January 2007 – February 2010 |
| MHWZ600 | February 2007 – April 2010 |
The class action alleges that Whirlpool and Sears designed, manufactured, marketed, distributed, imported, advertised, warranted, sold, and/or serviced the Washing Machines which suffer from serious design flaws (the “Design Defect”) which cause, inter alia, the following issues:
• The failure of the Washing Machines to properly clean themselves and to remove moisture, residue, growth and/or bacteria that leads to the formation of mould, mildew, and associated foul odours in consumers’ homes and onto their clothing;
• The accumulation of residues that contribute to the formation of mould, mildew, and associated foul odours in consumers’ homes and onto their clothing;
• The failure of the stainless steel drums to fully and properly drain in connection with each and every wash cycle and/or to not sufficiently permit the rinsing away and/or prevent the accumulation of residues and growths; and
• The failure of the door seal (the “boot”) to fully or properly drain and/or remove residues and growths after each wash.
If you or someone you know owns a Whirlpool, Kenmore, or Maytag Front-Loading Washing Machine and you wish more information on potential compensation or to be kept advised of the status of the Whirlpool Washing Machine Mould Class Action litigation or any resulting compensation resulting from the Whirlpool Washing Machine Mould Class Action Lawsuit in Canada, Ontario or Quebec, please provide your contact information to our law firm using the below form.
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