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General Electric space-maker microwaves may be defective as the magnetron fails under normal operation.
Investigation Source
- Nationwide
Investigation Scope
Category Information
Investigation Topic
- Defective Product or Service
Product or Service
- Microwave Oven
Injury Types
- Monetary Loss
- Property Damage
Investigation Details
investigation and potential class action against General Electric.
GE manufactures the spacemaker microwave oven model numbers JVM1630, JVM1631, JVM1640, JVM1642, JVM1650, JVM1651, JVM1660, or JVM1661 (the "JVM Series Microwaves"). Reports have surfaced that the JVM Series Microwaves contain an inherent design defect, in which the component part that is responsible for heating and cooking the food--the magnetron--is incapable to withstand normal operations. The magnetron is manufactured by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
As a result of the design defect, the JVM Series Microwaves prematurely cease to operate and thus, cannot properly heat and cook food. It is believed that GE knew about this design defect since as early as the year 2000, but GE had failed to and still fails to inform consumers about the existence of such defect at the time of sale or after purchase. Further, based on our investigation, it is our understanding that GE has also failed to recall, amend its warranties and/or reimburse customers for the cost of repairing or replacing the JVM Series Microwaves.
GE manufactures the spacemaker microwave oven model numbers JVM1630, JVM1631, JVM1640, JVM1642, JVM1650, JVM1651, JVM1660, or JVM1661 (the "JVM Series Microwaves"). Reports have surfaced that the JVM Series Microwaves contain an inherent design defect, in which the component part that is responsible for heating and cooking the food--the magnetron--is incapable to withstand normal operations. The magnetron is manufactured by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
As a result of the design defect, the JVM Series Microwaves prematurely cease to operate and thus, cannot properly heat and cook food. It is believed that GE knew about this design defect since as early as the year 2000, but GE had failed to and still fails to inform consumers about the existence of such defect at the time of sale or after purchase. Further, based on our investigation, it is our understanding that GE has also failed to recall, amend its warranties and/or reimburse customers for the cost of repairing or replacing the JVM Series Microwaves.
Defendant Details
| Name (Stock Symbol) | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| General Electric Company (GE) | General Electric Company operates as a technology, media, and financial services company worldwide. |
| Samsung Electronics Co. | Samsung Electronics Co. manufactures and distributes consumer electronics, sells insurance products and provides industrial and chemical products. |