Class action lawsuit for Pentax cameras aperture defects filed in New York

Steve
The filed document states that "25. Defendant is one of the largest manufacturers of cameras in the world...". The plaintiff clearly does not know that Pentax is doomed.

Steve
Brilliant.
Peter
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John K
The k50 and K30 , have been discounted for many years now.The K70 also gets a mention in the article.
Seems speculative.
Is this one of those claim companies , that is commission only?
I've been very impressed with Fuji, in terms of after purchase support updates to port new developments down to refresh older models. The aperture issue was a good example of how a company would handle an issue affecting their customers, and I wasn't impressed. All good for those who luckily did not experience the issue, but troubling for those who did, especially outside of the standard warranty period.
Good on them. Personally I was quite disgusted at how Pentax handled that. I just managed to get in before the warranty period ended, and some did get some grace afterwards, but really it should have been a free recall and replace of a clearly faulty batch of parts. Same mechanism/design had worked for years, but started failing on the K-30 range quite early on.
I've been very impressed with Fuji, in terms of after purchase support updates to port new developments down to refresh older models. The aperture issue was a good example of how a company would handle an issue affecting their customers, and I wasn't impressed. All good for those who luckily did not experience the issue, but troubling for those who did, especially outside of the standard warranty period.
I agree entirely. Pentax/Ricoh behaved in a shameful manner over this whole problem. They did nothing at all.
I wouldn't buy one of the affected cameras due to this problem and I warn others to do the same. People ask me for recommendations for which camera to buy and I can no longer recommend the lower tier of Pentax cameras because of this.
I doubt the claim will get anywhere but perhaps it will act as a warning for the future, to acknowledge and take action when a systemic fault like this comes to light.
Pentax hybrid user - Digital K3, film 645 and 35mm SLR and Pentax (&other) lenses adapted to Fuji X and Panasonic L digital
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
Not to mention we are in the middle of a pandemic.
* I accept there were repairs under warrant for some, but the problem continues for many post-warranty. An inherent design fault is an inherent design fault and surely is the sole responsibility of the manufacturer, regardless of when it surfaces. Once it's discovered, the manufacturer should fix it regardless. Whirlpool and tumble dryers!
Once it's discovered, the manufacturer should fix it regardless. Whirlpool and tumble dryers!
Whirlpool was a safety issue. Safety is covered by specific law in the UK. See link, section 'Corrective action, recalls and safety incidents'. The Pentax aperture issue was not a safety issue. General consumer rights law applies - and it's different.
Steve
Once it's discovered, the manufacturer should fix it regardless. Whirlpool and tumble dryers!
Whirlpool was a safety issue. Safety is covered by specific law in the UK. See link, section 'Corrective action, recalls and safety incidents'. The Pentax aperture issue was not a safety issue. General consumer rights law applies - and it's different.
Steve
I have to disagree with your argument.
A manufacturing issue is an issue regardless of whether safety is involved. If you design and sell a product, it should be fit for purpose. If it clearly isn't I don't believe we should have to fight for our rights. The aperture block and SDM failures are too frequent to be anything other than design faults and there should be no argument over repairs.
In this instance, too many Pentax togs have suffered aperture block and /or SDM failure.
It should be a simple 'I'm the original owner. Here's the proof. I've used the equipment properly. Where do I send it to have it fixed foc?'. I've read too many instances of users being grateful that, say, SRS have taken up the case, etc. As said at the outset, the manufacturer should step up asap and just fix it.
End of rant!

What I don't know and I doubt many do, is what percentage of these have failed. People don't flood camera forums with posts saying how wonderful their camera aperture block has been! It's something they take for granted.
John K
Pentax could give a minimum number, but not all cases would be reported. All we know, aperture block and SDM, is that the volume of anecdotal evidence indicates that there is a definite problem with the design of the camera or components.
Pentax hybrid user - Digital K3, film 645 and 35mm SLR and Pentax (&other) lenses adapted to Fuji X and Panasonic L digital
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
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