If you own one of the following Philips Respironics CPAP machines, you may be in possession of a recalled device that has allegedly caused dozens of cases of burnout and fire damage. A Philips CPAP Machine recall lawsuit may help you recoup your losses, as well as prevent others from suffering the same fate. Learn more about the affected models below!
Who is Eligible for the Settlement
In the Philips CPAP Recall, claimants are individuals who are residents of the United States and purchased an Eligible Philips Respironics System One 60 Series model in the United States that was purchased between January 1, 2001 and September 12, 2013. The Philips Respironics System One 60 Series machine is also known as a System One PAP or One60. You may be entitled to receive a cash payment for damages incurred as a result of purchasing this system. There are seven classes of Eligible Units.
How to Get Payment
If you or someone you know has an affected model, please call the Philips CPAP Recall Hotline at MLaw (855-846-6529) . If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and have one of these models, please contact your personal injury attorney. A class action lawsuit is also being filed against Philips for failing to notify customers about the recall, as required by federal law. The plaintiff will ask for compensation for medical expenses incurred due to sleep apnea because of this faulty device, which led to health complications such as heart attacks and other cardiovascular conditions. If you or someone you know has an affected model, please call the Philips CPAP Recall Hotline at MLaw (855-846-6529)) to find out if it is eligible for payment under their terms of service.
Who Should Not Participate in This Class Action
You should not participate in this class action if you: (1) are outside the United States; (2) purchased your Philips product more than 10 years ago; or (3) have already been compensated by Philips for the defect. If you have one of these products and would like to learn more, please call our law firm at MLaw (855-846-6529)). For a free consultation on your rights under the Philips CPAP Machine Recall Lawsuit, contact us at MLaw (855-846-6529))
Where Can I Get Further Information
We at Phillips Law Group have been monitoring these Philips CPAP machine recall lawsuit. If you own one of the affected models and are in need of legal advice, feel free to contact our office today. There are many unanswered questions surrounding this lawsuit and we can help answer them. For more information, or if you need legal representation after being diagnosed with any form of sleep apnea, please call us at MLaw (855-846-6529)) today!
The Class Action Settlement
Class Action Suit Filed Against Philips in Connection with the Removal of Certain Philips Brand Models from the Market Due to Electrical Safety Hazard. The Plaintiffs, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated, allege violations of state and federal warranty laws as well as deceptive trade practices related to the removal of certain Philips-branded models from the market. They seek an injunction prohibiting future unlawful business acts and practices. There is no charge for joining this lawsuit at this time.
What Claims Does the Settlement Cover?
The Philips CPAP recall settlement covers the following models: System One (RX1110 and RX2110), System One BiLevel (RX5111 and RX6111), RemStar Pro BiPAP, RemStar BiPAP Auto, RemStar Compact Plus BiPAP Auto, Respironics OptiLife, ResMed S9 Escape. The settlement provides two options to owners of affected models: 1) Replacement with same model or 2) Repair and refund. The replacement options are either a new unit of the same model or an alternate brand of the same type of device. The repair option may be subject to approval by Philips depending on the extent of damage.
Whom Does the Lawsuit Cover?
The Philips-Respironics machines were recalled because they were found to have defective humidification units. If you own a Philips or Respironics CPAP machine and live in the U.S., you may be entitled to compensation if: The machine was manufactured on or before January 1, 2008 . You have had your machine serviced at least once since January 1, 2008.
