Case Overview

Settlement: $775,000

Deadline: TBD — check claim form for current deadline

Who May Qualify: Consumers who purchased certain Menards Performax or Masterforce bonded abrasive wheels

Potential Relief: Replacement wheels or cash payment

Claim Form: Menards Abrasive Wheel Settlement

Menards Abrasive Wheel Settlement: What Buyers of Performax and Masterforce Products Should Know

A $775,000 class action settlement has been reached involving certain bonded abrasive wheels sold under Menards' Performax and Masterforce brand names. Consumers who purchased qualifying products may be eligible for replacement wheels or a cash payment — but a filing deadline applies.

According to a recent settlement report from Top Class Actions, the class action targets specific bonded abrasive wheels sold at Menards locations under the retailer's private-label brands. Here's what potential class members need to know.

1. Menards Performax and Masterforce Bonded Abrasive Wheel Settlement

Settlement Fund: $775,000

Potential Relief: Replacement wheels or cash payment

Who May Qualify: Consumers who purchased certain Menards Performax or Masterforce bonded abrasive wheels during the applicable class period

The lawsuit alleges that certain bonded abrasive wheels sold under the Performax and Masterforce labels at Menards stores did not conform to the standards and representations made at the point of sale. Bonded abrasive wheels — which include grinding discs and cut-off wheels used with power tools — are subject to industry safety and performance standards, and the complaint reportedly challenges whether the products at issue met those benchmarks.

Under the terms of the proposed settlement, eligible class members could receive replacement wheels or a cash payment, depending on the settlement structure and the number of valid claims filed. As with most class action settlements, individual payout amounts may vary based on total claim volume and verification requirements.

How to claim: Visit the settlement details page for claim form access, eligibility details, and the current filing deadline.

Key Takeaways

• Check your purchase history. Consumers who bought Performax or Masterforce branded bonded abrasive wheels from Menards may be potential class members, even without a receipt — verify proof requirements on the official claim form.
• Two forms of relief are available. Eligible claimants could receive either replacement product or a cash payment, making this settlement potentially accessible to a range of purchasers.
• Deadlines matter. Class action settlement deadlines are firm. Missing the filing window typically forfeits your right to participate in the settlement fund.
• The settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing. As is standard in class action resolutions, the settlement does not constitute an acknowledgment by Menards or its suppliers that the products were defective or that any allegations in the complaint are true.
• Individual compensation varies. The total settlement fund is $775,000, and actual payments per claimant will depend on how many valid claims are submitted and administrative costs.

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