Home Depot & Lowe’s Pine Boards Investigation

Product Defect, Consumer Protection, False Advertising
by Bruno Ortega

Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating finger-jointed trim/boards sold at Home Depot & Lowe’s under general shelf labeling such as “pine board”, where consumers allege the signage implies a solid board while staff/Q&A acknowledge the boards are glued pieces and may be unsuitable where strength matters.

Reported Issues

Consumers report:

  • Shelf/aisle signage reading “pine board” without clear finger-joint disclosure
  • Home Depot & Lowe’s boards revealed as end-jointed strips upon closer inspection
  • DIYers reporting unexpected weakness, splits, or project failure
  • Confusion at purchase due to ambiguous labeling

Why Consumers Should Be Concerned

Potential claims include:

  • Deceptive omission (material construction not clearly disclosed at POS)
  • Implied warranty disputes if Home Depot & Lowe’s boards are used for ordinary “pine board” purposes
  • Economic loss from rework, replacement lumber, and wasted labor

Signs You May Be Affected

  • Bought “pine boards” that were finger-jointed without clear disclosure
  • Home Depot & Lowe’s boards failed in projects requiring normal strength
  • Required repurchase/rebuild due to weakness

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