Bad Panasonic TV

[helicase]

What is the name of your state? North Carolina

I purchased a Panasonic PT50LC13 TV about two years ago. There is a known problem with the bulbs in these televisions which cost about $300 to replace and burn out after anywhere from 1 month to 1 year. This is in addition to a large array of other technical problems seen in these defective televisions. Panasonic will do nothing. I have seen hundreds and hundreds of posts on consumer websites about this product, many hoping to get in on a class action lawsuit. I know nothing about lawsuites like this. Can anyone tell me if this problem is worthy of such a lawsuit and how they get started? If you do a simple search for "PT50LC13 problems" you will see exactly what I mean.

JoshWhat is the name of your state?

[seniorjudge]

Originally Posted by helicase

What is the name of your state? North Carolina

I purchased a Panasonic PT50LC13 TV about two years ago. There is a known problem with the bulbs in these televisions which cost about $300 to replace and burn out after anywhere from 1 month to 1 year. This is in addition to a large array of other technical problems seen in these defective televisions. Panasonic will do nothing. I have seen hundreds and hundreds of posts on consumer websites about this product, many hoping to get in on a class action lawsuit. I know nothing about lawsuites like this. Can anyone tell me if this problem is worthy of such a lawsuit and how they get started? If you do a simple search for "PT50LC13 problems" you will see exactly what I mean.

JoshWhat is the name of your state?

Q: Can anyone tell me if this problem is worthy of such a lawsuit and how they get started?

A: It depends on how much time and money you want to spend on a $300 bulb.

[racer72]

Do a Google search of virtually any consumer product plus problems and you will find a long list of websites. Just because the product is a piece of crap does not warrant a class action lawsuit, there must be some sort of intent of deceiving the public or other violation of the law.

[helicase]

Thanks, It is just so unnerving to spend so much money on a product from such a well known company to find out that the product is crap. That was supposed to be a big treat for ourselves as we can't simply go out and buy another one.

[steveatx]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the lemon law pertain to brand new cars, not years-old household appliances?

[helicase]

Well, then perhaps you could point me to the equivalent section for anything other than cars.

[BL]

Originally Posted by helicase

Well, then perhaps you could point me to the equivalent section for anything other than cars.

You would be pointed to your warranty . If expired , your out the TV . Buy a New or used one .