- LP siding: This is one of the better known composite siding products (OSB) that was "defective" prior to 1997 and was subject of a massive class action lawsuit. After that date the name changed to "Smart System", the product recipe changed, and the warranty was improved. www.lpsidingclaims.com
- Synthetic stucco (EIFS) is a buildig product that has had bad press, and not entirely without reason. www.eifsfacts.com
- Weyerhaeuser siding is a hardboard product that was big in our area in the 1990's and early 2000's. A class action lawsuit was involved, although very few people have collected money: www.weyerclaims.com
- High efficiency gas furnaces manufactured by Carrier Corporation and subsidiary companies Payne, Bryant and Day & Night have had problems, as have those by all manufacturers. Carrier was unfortunate enough to get sued in a class action: www.wafurnacesuit.com
- Cadet brand forced air electric wall heater have had a series of recalls. These heaters are most heavily concentrated in Washington and Oregon, and had a huge market share in the 80's and 90's in condos and apartments. Here is a list of recalled models: www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml00/00070.html
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