NEW HAVEN, Conn. (Legal Newsline) — A New Jersey man alleges Frigidaire brand's induction range does not properly have "auto sizing" and "pan detection" as marketed.
Dean Plummer, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated filed a complaint March 8 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut against Electrolux Home Products Inc., alleging violation of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act and other claims.
Plummer alleges that the defendant's Gallery Freestanding Induction Range with Air Fry sold under the Frigidaire brand is defective. Specifically, Plummer claims the range and cooktop is marketing with the representation that it features "auto sizing" and "pan detection" which automatically detects the size of the pan to send enough heat as needed.
He further claims the product does not function properly to adjust the burner size to send enough heat but instead only sends heat to the inner few inches of the cookware. Plummer alleges the defect causes uneven heating and the outer edges of food to be undercooked while the center overcooks and burns. He claims the defendant sells the appliance for no less than $1,649 which is higher than similar products and causing consumers to pay more due the false and misleading representations.
Plummer and the class seek monetary relief, interest, trial by jury and all other just relief. They are represented by John Troy of Troy Law PLLC in Flushing, New York, and Spencer Sheehan of Sheehan & Associates PC in Great Neck, New York.
U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut case number 3:23-CV-00307-AWT