Common Household Products That Can Lead to Product Liability Claims
Like most people, you probably have a collection of cleaning products, as well as appliances, electronics, and tools in your home. Unfortunately, these items are not always safe due to design flaws, manufacturing defects, or inadequate warnings.
Many common household products can lead to product liability claims. With help from the right attorney, you could receive compensation for your damages. Learn more potentially dangerous products that may be in your home right now.
Electronics and Appliances
Any device with a plug has the potential to fail—especially kitchen appliances. Faulty microwaves, blenders, and refrigerators can cause electrical shocks, burns, and cuts. There have even been reports of cell phones, laptops, and other devices with lithium-ion batteries overheating and causing burns. Some flawed chargers have also exploded, causing devastating house fires.
Malfunctioning electronic tools could also lead to a product liability claim. Drills, saws, and other power tools in your garage may cause injuries because of design flaws or a lack of proper warning labels. Gardening tools are another potential hazard, as defective lawn mowers and weed eaters may cause serious lacerations and burns.
Children’s Furniture and Toys
Poorly designed furniture may put your child at risk. Dressers and bookshelves have been known to tip over, leading to numerous crush injuries across the country. Cribs sold with faulty latches may also lead to falls, cuts, and entrapment. It is our job to bring negligence claims against any manufacturer, distributor, or retailer who knowingly sells you a defective product.
Toys with small, detachable parts that are marketed for kids may pose a choking hazard. Sadly, some children’s products are made with hazardous materials (such as lead paint), while phthalates—a known hormone disruptor—are commonly found in many plastic toys. Our experienced team of lawyers could work on your behalf to hold all parties in the distribution chain responsible for any injuries your child suffered because of defective toys or furniture.
Cleaning Products and Household Chemicals
It is well known that many cleaning products pose serious risks to children, especially if ingested. However, these products can also cause harmful side effects in adults, especially if the manufacturer failed to disclose toxic ingredients such as butylphenyl methylpropional—a common artificial fragrance.
Companies may also fail to provide proper safety instructions on labels, leading to chemical burns, respiratory disorders, and poisoning. Manufacturers are required by law to notify consumers of any potential health risks and ensure their marketing claims are supported by the ingredients, especially when labeling a product as “clean” or “natural.” If you suffered harm due to a cleaning product that did not provide sufficient warning, we could help you build a product liability claim.
Speak With an Attorney About Your Household Product Liability Claim
Our attorneys at Tomeny | Best, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, have in-depth knowledge of common household products and what qualifies as a liability claim. We could help you get the compensation you deserve after you or a loved one was injured by a common household product.
As these cases are time-sensitive, do not delay. Contact us today to discuss your case and learn more about your legal options.
