Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating reports that certain Home Decorators Collection floating shelves sold by The Home Depot may sag, loosen, or detach from the wall despite consumers following the provided installation instructions.
These floating shelves are marketed as decorative storage capable of supporting books, framed photographs, plants, and other everyday household items. Consumers report, however, that some Home Decorators Collection shelves begin to tilt or sag over time even while supporting relatively modest loads. Others allege that the shelves become unstable because the internal mounting system loosens during ordinary use.
What Consumers Report
Consumers report:
- Shelves developing noticeable sagging after installation.
- Mounting hardware loosening over time.
- Shelves pulling away from the wall.
- Brackets bending during ordinary household use.
- Property damage after shelf failures.
- Needing to replace factory hardware with aftermarket reinforcement.
- Concerns regarding advertised weight capacity.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Consumers reasonably expect floating shelves to safely support the household items they are advertised to hold when properly installed. If structural components or mounting hardware fail prematurely, consumers may experience costly property damage while also exposing family members to falling objects.
This investigation seeks to determine whether certain Home Decorators Collection floating shelves contain structural defects or inadequate mounting systems that prevent them from performing as advertised.
Potential Claims May Include
- Product Defect
- 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 Home Decorators Collection floating shelves within the past five years.
- You installed the shelves according to the provided instructions.
- Within the past three years, the shelves sagged, loosened, tilted, or detached.
- You experienced property damage or incurred repair costs.
If you have encountered these issues, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.