In this Electrolux Air Purifier review, I will take a close look at the Electrolux Oxygen EAP 300. I have now used the Electrolux Air Purifier Oxygen EAP 300 for 3 months and as you may have also seen in my air purifier review of the EAP150 model, the results are undeniable and quite impressive. And once again, the old versus new filter comparison speaks volumes! The Electrolux Air Purifier EAP 300 has proven to be very powerful. The EAP 150 model is able to process a handsome volume of air, but the 300 model will plow through dust and fine particles like a runaway train. The huge HEPA filter will have a significant effect on all kind of air borne pollutants such as spores, smoke, dust and ultra fine particles from general air pollution. Right out of the box it offers the same quality feel that I experienced with the EAP 150. Apart from the added functionality, this air cleaner is basically an identical but larger twin with more horsepower. Due to the close relation to the smaller Electrolux Air Purifier Allergy 150 many aspects are similar and repetition will occur in this article.

So if I may, I would like to suggest that also you check out my review of the Electrolux EAP150 model. What was in the box? I wanted to write this air purifier review after 3 months which is also the recommended lifetime of the active carbon pre-filter. So I did a little photo shoot of the air purifier as I changed the carbon filter before starting this review. Just as with the smaller Electrolux Air Purifier EAP 150 model this was more than a little shocking. The amount of dust that is obviously floating around in a seemingly tidy home is rather disgusting. The pre-filter has done a good job of protecting the HEPA filter and I am unable to detect a difference in color from either side of the filter. In my two months review of the Electrolux PureOxygen Allergy 150, the front of the HEPA filter was clearly dirtier than the back. The device has a straight forward and easily accessible control panel. This is the “Nose” of the air purifier. This is also called the Air Quality Sensor.

Surely this is a particle sensor based on PPI measurements. The sensor determines the amount of particles and aerosols (microscopic droplets). vax vacuum cleaner best priceThe result is indicated via the air quality display.shark vacuum cleaner replacement cord Resets the “change filter” indicator after changing the filter.currys vacuum cleaners This great feature will adjust the fan speed automatically. When the air quality sensor measures an increase or decrease in the surrounding air quality, the fan speed will adjust accordingly by switching between the four main fan speeds. The auto function also controls the night mode. For some reason the turbo fan speed is not a part of the auto function.

This display indicates the quality of the air with color indication from green to red. The display consists of 5 lights. Two green, two orange and one red level. The back-lit, wave shaped symbol indicates whether the Plasmawave technology is active. One button operation used to step through the fan speeds (one way only). Indication of when it is time to change the filter. Having a remote control is one of the things that I have truly missed on my European version of the Electrolux Air Purifier EAP 150 model. The remote has five buttons. They are easily identifiable and responds readily to a light touch. The available functions are: The remote isn´t particularly demanding as to where you point it. If you are in the same room you can actually point it in the opposite direction and it will still work. A very nice feature with the remote control is that you can step through the fan speeds in both directions. The buttons are not back-lit. It comes with a small socket and a piece of double adhesive tape so that you can mount it directly on the air purifier.

The Electrolux Air Purifier series is extremely simple to operate. Basically the only thing you can do wrong with this air purifier is to turn the HEPA filter the wrong way. Nevertheless, this is easy to avoid by noting the arrow sign on the side of the HEPA filter that indicates the direction of the air flow. The buttons are easy to identify in daylight. However, operating them in the dark is not so easy since they are not back-lit. The buttons react promptly to a light touch with a brief confirming beep. The fan speed button works by pressing it repeatedly to step through the fan speed levels. I would have preferred a button per level, but that´s a minor issue. The air quality sensor is surprisingly sensitive and is by no means just a gimmick. The air quality sensor does not appreciate moist air or any kind of noticeable smell. To some people, the light indicators might seem somewhat on the bright side when you use the air cleaner at night. It does have a dimming effect on the sleep setting and personally I think the light level is acceptable.

Is it Time to Clear the Air? Best Buy was hit with a consumer fraud class action this week, alleging it falsely advertised a line of Electrolux vacuum cleaners as having HEPA filters. Filed in Virginia federal court on behalf of lead plaintiff Christopher L. Early, the Best Buy lawsuit asserts that the Electrolux model EL4071A, which he purchased from a Glen Allen, VA., Best Buy in June, does not contain a certified HEPA filter as claimed by the advertising. Rather, the filters in these vacuums are described by Electrolux as an “allergen” filter. The lawsuit contends that Best Buy knew or should have known the vacuum filter did “not meet the standards of efficiency for a HEPA filter … and is a substantially inferior filtration system.” Certified by the US Department of Energy, a high-efficiency particulate arrestance or HEPA filter is a type of air filter frequently used to help with asthma and indoor allergies. When used in a vacuum cleaner, the filter works to limit the amount of allergen and dust particles emitted into the air while it’s running, according to the complaint.

“Notwithstanding the material differences between a HEPA vacuum cleaner filter and a non-HEPA vacuum cleaner filter, Best Buy deliberately and willfully misrepresented in advertising and selling the Electrolux model EL4071A vacuum cleaner to consumers that such vacuums provided HEPA air filtration performance when, in fact, they did not,” the lawsuit states. The advertising referred to in the complaint includes in-store signage, advertisements and online product descriptions and specifications for the vacuum. Specifically, the lawsuit states that the online description of the vacuum made numerous references to its HEPA filter. It was because of these claims that Early decided he would buy the vacuum “in reliance on the accuracy of the Best Buy online advertisement.” The vacuum is described as a “HEPA bagless canister vacuum” on Best Buy’s website and sells for $199.99. According to the complaint, after buying the vacuum, Early reviewed the manual for information on the HEPA filter and could not find mention of a HEPA filter.

So he called Electrolux and the manufacturer confirmed that in fact that model only has an allergen filter, not a HEPA certified filter. The plaintiff is seeking class certification, damages and legal fees. He claims Best Buy is in breach of express and implied warranties, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the Virginia Consumer Protection Act and consumer protection laws of various states and is guilty of false advertising. “Best Buy’s massive campaign to deceive U.S. consumers concerning the supposed health benefits of the Electrolux model EL4071A vacuum cleaner have caused harm to the plaintiff and the members of the proposed class and will continue to do so as long as Best Buy continues to make such representations and fails to notify its customers of its false representations,” the complaint states. The case is Christopher L. Early v. Best Buy Co. Inc., case number 3:15-cv-00549, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Actos Billion Dollar Settlement.

A previously announced $2.4 billion settlement has been approved by enough plaintiffs in a mass tort against Takeda Pharmaceuticals, to enable the deal to proceed. The plaintiffs had filed Actos bladder cancer lawsuits, across the country, totaling over 8,000 product liability complaints. They alleged that Takeda withheld information about the side effects of its diabetes medication. Actos (pioglitazone hydrochloride) is a member of a class of drugs known as thiazolidinediones, which have been linked to bladder cancer, liver disease and cardiovascular issues. Actos side effects include increased risk of congestive heart failure (CHF), increased risk of rare but serious liver problems, an increased risk of fractures, and an increased risk for bladder cancer. A black box warning exists for Actos and heart failure, however, an Actos whistleblower lawsuit suggests a previously known but downplayed link between Actos and myocardial infarction (Actos heart attack). Actos is used to treat type 2 diabetes.

According to a company press release, 96% of all eligible claimaints have opted in to an Actos settlement program that was initially made public on April 28. Under the terms of the agreement, the Actos settlement should provide an average award of about $296,000 per case, for plaintiffs diagnosed with bladder cancer. However, the individual awards may be reduced based on the user’s age, exposure to other cancer-causing toxins and smoking history. The amount is set to rise to $2.4 billion if 97% of all eligible claimants participate. Guess They Just Couldn’t Deny it Any Longer….Acting in its own best interests, no doubt, General Motors (GM) has agreed to pay $900 million to bring closure to criminal charges brought against by the US government over allegations the automaker hid a handle lethal ignition switch defect, which has resulted in at least 124 deaths. According to a report in Automotive News, GM admitted to failing to disclose the defect to both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the public.