Shop E Store Back in 2018, a class action lawsuit was filed against Apple, with displays posing or leaving the casing due to flaws in the early Apple Watch models.
Apple acknowledges some issues related to swollen batteries and offers free services, but refuses to cover cracked or isolated screens. The company currently agrees to a financial settlement for this…
Swelling battery problem
The issue first came to light in 2017 when owners of the original Apple Watch (“Series 0”) reported that the swelling battery was pushed up from the casing. Apple responded to this issue by offering a free three-year extended warranty.
The same issue occurred on several series 2 models, namely the 42mm version of Sport, Nike+, Hermès and Edition models. This time, Apple did not technically extend the warranty, but instead stated that it would offer free service for up to three years for this issue, regardless of the warranty status.
Finally, I have encountered a new issue with some of the displayed Stripe markings, which are some Series 3 GPS models. This also suggested that it could have been caused by a swelling battery that puts pressure on the screen.
Cracked and isolated displays
Some Apple Watch owners have discovered that the display has been cracked or detached from the casing. These issues were allegedly the result of a swelling battery, but Apple does not admit this and does not provide embarrassing or embarrassing coverage, so instead the damage is in the heading of accidental damage. It states.
A class action lawsuit was filed in 2018, claiming that Apple had a comprehensive recognition of the flaws in Series 0 to Series 3 models, but had refused to make a warranty claim.
Apple knew that watches were defective when or before they began selling them in general. Furthermore, shortly after Apple released Series 0, Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3 watches (…), consumers complained to Apple about the flaws.
Furthermore, Apple’s actions, when faced with defects, deny the existence of defects, argue that the defect is the result of “incidental damages” by the consumer, and respects those limited warranty. It indicates that you refuse to do so. site.
$20 million Apple Watch Payout
Apple has never accepted any claims made in the lawsuit. CNET The company currently reports that it has agreed to a settlement worth a total of $20 million.
In a statement sent to CNET, Apple pushed back the claims and said that the Apple Watch is “designed to be safe and reliable.”
“This payment applies to original Apple Watch, Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3 buyers, which are no longer available for purchase,” the company said in a statement. “We strongly oppose the claims made against these early-generation Apple Watch models, but we agreed to settle them to avoid further litigation.”
Payments range from $20 to $50, respectively, depending on the number of people submitting the claim.
Eligibility and how to bill payments
To qualify, you must:
- Owns an affected Apple Watch model in the US
- Reported to Apple from April 24, 2015 to February 6, 2024
Apple will automatically notify those who have received valid claims and do not need to be included in the settlement. Payment is made to the payment method that Apple has filed with.
However, we recommend that you visit this link to make sure your payment details are up to date. You can only do this after Apple contacts you and provides you with a unique login code. This must be done by April 10th, 2025.
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