Kitchen Consumer Products Class Action Settlement - Mueller™ Aterian

Photo Credit: Unsplash | Published: August 31, 2023

Claim Form Deadline: January 30, 2024

Estimated Payout: $15.00 - $30.00

Proof required: No

Method of payment: Venmo / Zelle / Direct Deposit / Prepaid MasterCard

**This settlement is available for claimants with or without proof of purchase**

What is the Mueller Kitchen Products Class Action Settlement?

An $800,000 class action lawsuit has been settled with Mueller, a large maker and distributor of American kitchen consumer products sold for use in households. Mueller is a brand owned by its umbrella parent company, Aterian, branded as "The Tech Enabled Consumer Product Company". The class action alleged that due to this advertising, consumers of Mueller household products were led to believe that the products they purchased would be of higher value or higher quality, and thus paid more for these Mueller products than they would have if the Austrian references were not seen on labels or marketing.

The legal case that was brought forward by class action attorneys, on behalf of Mueller product customers, asserts that Aterian has allegedly contravened various laws including the California Consumers Legal Remedies Act, California's False Advertising Law, and California's Unfair Competition Law. The lawsuit further alleges that Aterian has breached both explicit and implied warranties, engaged in fraudulent activities, and disseminated negligent and deliberate misrepresentations. Additionally, the lawsuit claims that Aterian has benefited unfairly. Aterian, the parent company of the brand Mueller, in response, has refuted these class action lawsuit allegations, but has settled without accepting any wrongdoing.

How Do I Qualify?

You may be owed a payment of in the Mueller kitchen consumer products settlement if you purchased a qualifying product (see list below), and if you were in the United States when you made the purchase between December 9, 2018 through and including August 23, 2023.

In addition to the qualifying purchase dates mentioned above, you will be asked to submit a claim under penalty of perjury, under the following conditions:

• You resided in a territory, state, or military installation of the United States,
• That the claim form submitted will include information you deem to be factual and true to your best knowledge, and can be subject to Court audit, verification, and review.

Which Consumer Products Qualify for Payment?

The Mueller kitchen products class action settlement involves products that were falsely and deceptively labeled and advertised by containing an Austrian flag (an image of the flag of the country of Austria), or having the name of the country "Austria" included on the product or in the marketing of the product. Here is a partial list of covered products:

• Flatware Organizers:
• MU010148: Mueller Flatware Organizer - Large (Beige/Red)
• MU010149: Mueller Flatware Organizer - Large (Green/Dark Gray)
• MU010150: Mueller Flatware Organizer - Large (Light/Dark Gray)
• MU010151: Mueller Flatware Organizer - Large (Mocha/Beige)
• MU010153: Mueller Flatware Organizer - Medium (Mocha)
• MU010152: Mueller Flatware Organizer - Medium (Beige)
• MU010154: Mueller Flatware Organizer - Medium (Dark Gray)
• MU010155: Mueller Flatware Organizer - Medium (Light Gray)
• MU010156: Mueller Flatware Organizer - Small (Beige)
• MU010159: Mueller Flatware Organizer - Small (Light Gray)
• MU010157: Mueller Flatware Organizer - Small (Mocha)

• Food Storage Containers:
• MU010324: Mueller Food Storage Containers, 12-Piece Set (Dark Gray)
• MU010330: Mueller Food Storage Containers, 4-Piece Set (Blue)
• MU010331: Mueller Food Storage Containers, 4-Piece Set (White)

• Plant and Flower Pots:
• MU010174: Mueller Plant and Flower Pot, 2-Piece Set (Peach Pink)
• MU010173: Mueller Plant and Flower Pot, 2-Piece Set (White)
• MU010172: Mueller Plant and Flower Pot, 2-Piece Set (Beige)
• MU010171: Mueller Plant and Flower Pot, 2-Piece Set (Mocha)
• MU010226: Mueller Plant and Flower Pot, 4-Piece Set (Beige)
• MU010228: Mueller Plant and Flower Pot, 4-Piece Set (Gray)
• MU010227: Mueller Plant and Flower Pot, 4-Piece Set (Mocha)
• MU010178: Mueller Plant and Flower Pot, 5-Piece Set (Beige)
• MU010176: Mueller Plant and Flower Pot, 5-Piece Set (Dark Gray)
• MU010177: Mueller Plant and Flower Pot, 5-Piece Set (Mocha)
• MU010179: Mueller Plant and Flower Pot, 5-Piece Set (White)
• MU010168: Mueller Plant and Flower Pot, 6-Piece Set (Beige)
• MU010166: Mueller Plant and Flower Pot, 6-Piece Set (Dark Gray)
• MU010167: Mueller Plant and Flower Pot, 6-Piece Set (Mocha)
• MU010165: Mueller Plant and Flower Pot, 6-Piece Set (Multi-Color)
• MU010169: Mueller Plant and Flower Pot, 6-Piece Set (White)
• MU010175: Mueller Plant and Flower Pot, 2-Piece Set (Mint Green)
• MU010170: Mueller Plant and Flower Pot, 6-Piece Set (Mocha)

• Silicone Baking Mats:
• MU010303: Mueller Silicone Baking Mat, 2-Pack (Gray)
• MU010304: Mueller Silicone Baking Mat, 2-Pack (Red)
• MU010305: Mueller Silicone Baking Mat, 2-Pack (Teal)
• MU010306: Mueller Silicone Baking Mat, 2-Pack (Yellow)

• Kitchen Utensil Holders:
• MU010262: Mueller Kitchen Utensil Holder, Heavy Duty Flatware Drying Basket (Beige)
• MU010261: Mueller Kitchen Utensil Holder, Heavy Duty Flatware Drying Basket (Gray)
• MU010296: Mueller Kitchen Utensil Holder, Heavy Duty Flatware Drying Basket (White)

How Much Can I Get for Mueller Kitchen Products Settlement?

The total settlement amount is reported to be at $800,000. If you file a valid claim, and do not have proof of purchase, the class action will pay for up to 2 covered products, the list for which you can find on this page. The reward will be one of two choices:

• $15 Cash Payment
• $30 Coupons / Vouchers

Please note that in open class action settlements such as these, the payout may be lower than the originally anticipated amount and is set at the above payout amounts according to the Mueller class action administrator. The actual payment amount may be reduced if the total amount of valid and timely claims submitted is more than expected when setting the estimated payout initially.

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How Do I File a Claim?

To be eligible to receive a payment from the $800,000 Mueller Kitchen Household Products Class Action Settlement, you must submit a complete, valid, and timely class action Claim Form fully by January 30, 2024 electronically. If you believe that you qualify, and wish to receive a payment estimated to be at up to $30.00 per claim, you must submit your completed time form online, or have it postmarked by the deadline date.