Class action lawsuit against Bosch Tools

[atgcpaul]

FYI: I got a postcard in the mail about a class action lawsuit against Bosch tools. Seems like you can get $10 for each tool listed in the suit. It includes
some Skil tools, too. You can get more info here:

http://www.rbtcsettlement.com/

Paul

[linear]

Interesting--I can come up with three at least. Thanks for the heads up.

[lcm1947]

That'll teach the dirty dogs!. Oh I guess they arent' dogs well in less they did it on purpose but probably an over sight somewhere but a company needs to be careful. A good lesson for them and other sloppy companies. At first I thought oh those lawyers again but then I thought about it and It's only right but they should have to accept any tool back if the customer wants at a probate price of course. I like Bosch so it's a shame but they need to more careful.

[drumpriest]

Yep, I agree, they should have gotten it right, and should in the future, and the suit will likely take care of that situation.

I can honestly say that I have never purchased a Bosch tool because they were made in the USA though, I bought them because they were darned good tools! For USA built, you need to drop Milwaukee $$$.

[LCHIEN]

Looks like I could get $20.
Thanks.

[lcm1947]

So where are they made then, by the way? Don't tell me China.

[BigguyZ]

Dunno if I agree with this. Why should I get $10 per Bosch tool that's in the settlement? Was I harmed in any way? Did I buy the tool because it was mislabeled as "Made in USA"? I'd say no. I don't really look for that with tools. I buy based on price/ performance- not where it was made. I like my Bosch tools, and would have bought them regardless of where they were made. So why should I be entitled $10/ a tool? I'm sure Bosch won't go under with this thing, but I'm sure it adds up and will affect their numbers...

Am I the only one who thinks this is a little silly?

[LarryG]

Am I the only one who thinks this is a little silly?

No, you're not.

[JBD]

Lawsuit was based on a 'Skil' saw blade that was stamped Made in China but package was printed as Made in USA.

I see it as a non issue.

Im entitled to $30. I dont want it.

I dont want to encourage the lawyers in any shape, way, or form.

In the end you and I will pay for this anyway... Boschs prices will rise!

PS. Oh and BTW; guess how much the lawyers made on this...

[maxparot]

This is quite a real issue until we live in a true 1 world economy. Many people purchase based on supporting their own local economy. Given 2 products of similar function and value I try to purchase US made or on product that apply made in AZ. That having been said if we allow companies to mislabel without responsibility how far do we allow them to mislead us about their product or service.

[Jeffrey Schronce]

Ya, I pretty much bought my first Bosch tool because it wasn't made in the US! LOL! (Swiss made jigsaw).

I have no idea where my routers were made. My Bosch Colt has been perfect. My 1617 units both had failed switches which Bosch took care of fixing.

I agree that products should be properly labeled. I don't think there was anything malicious about this error. After all we are talking about Skil brand saw blades. It would be interesting to see the blade packaging. Did it have "Proudly Made In the USA" with a blazing American flag beside it? Or was did it say Made in USA in tiny 8 point font at the bottom of the package? It seems that offended parties could simply return their blade when they saw the blade was made in China if that was a concern.

As noted the lawyers are the ones who make out like a bandit on this one (an all others).

[steve-u]

Love my Bosch stuff. Mine is maid in Switzerland, USA, Germany, Mexico, or Singapore and all have so far been top notch quality but I believe labeling should be accurate but was this a trivial mistake or concerted effort to scam the customer? Laywers! Did't one say it depends of what the definition of is is??

I am the proud owner of a Milwaukee Tilt Lok circular saw and it is made in Mexico. Kind of ironic from a company named Milwaukee.

The biggest scam is autos. I got in an argument with an idiot one day about not having an American made car. I said - excuse me but my 2001 Accord was made [assembled?] by proud American workers in Ohio and told him that his Ford could very likely been made [assembled] in Canada or Mexico by much less paid workers and is one reason why I won't buy one. He did not believe me - oh well.

Steve

[JimK]

It looks like I would have $30 that I'm "entitled" to. But they can keep it. Unfortunately, "they" in this case are the attorneys. The total settlement was for $5 million. The attorney's share was $1.25 million. Anything not claimed will be held to "further the purposes of the underlying causes of action ". Regardless, I don't like these kinds of cases when I don't benefit from them, and I don't plan to participate in this one. I agree that businesses must adhere to the rules, but compensation for the "harm" done is out of control. As was mentioned earlier, it's a windfall for the attorneys and lead plaintiffs, but ultimately the consumer, and sometimes the employees, bear the cost.

Jim K.

[BrazosJake]

Puhlease!

I don't own a Bosch tool but may run out and buy one just to support them.

[prlundberg]

...Many people purchase based on supporting their own local economy. Given 2 products of similar function and value I try to purchase US made or on product that apply made in AZ. That having been said if we allow companies to mislabel without responsibility how far do we allow them to mislead us about their product or service.

My thoughts exactly. I usually try to shop as locally as I can. What goes around comes around.