Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating reports that certain Rubbermaid Configurations closet systems may loosen, collapse, or otherwise fail during ordinary household use despite consumers following the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Rubbermaid Configurations closet systems are marketed as adjustable organization systems designed to maximize closet storage while safely supporting clothing, shoes, storage containers, and other everyday household items. Consumers report, however, that some systems develop loose wall tracks, detached shelving, or hardware failures after installation, requiring repairs or replacement hardware to maintain stability.
What Consumers Report
Consumers report:
- Shelving separating from wall-mounted tracks.
- Vertical rails loosening over time.
- Support brackets disengaging during normal use.
- Closet shelves sagging under ordinary household loads.
- Hardware loosening despite proper installation.
- Damage to clothing, storage bins, and surrounding drywall.
- Needing to purchase additional hardware to stabilize the system.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Consumers purchase closet organization systems expecting them to safely support ordinary household belongings without repeated maintenance or structural concerns. If supplied hardware or mounting systems fail during ordinary use, consumers may suffer property damage, additional repair expenses, and the inconvenience of reinstalling the system.
Because these systems are marketed as customizable, long-term storage solutions, consumers reasonably expect them to perform reliably when installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
This investigation seeks to determine whether certain Rubbermaid Configurations closet systems contain hardware or structural defects that prevent them from performing as advertised.
Potential Claims May Include
- Product Defect
- Failure to Warn
- Breach of Express Warranty
- Breach of Implied Warranty
- Consumer Protection
- Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices
- Unjust Enrichment
Signs You May Be Affected
You may be affected if:
- You purchased a Rubbermaid Configurations closet system within the past five years.
- You installed the system according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Within the past three years, the system loosened, sagged, detached, or otherwise failed during ordinary household use.
- You experienced property damage or incurred repair or replacement costs.
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