Indio Defective Product Lawyer's Opinion About Recalls
As a personal injury lawyer in the Coachella Valley who handles
defective products
lawsuits I have recently been asked if the manufacturer of a product that
voluntarily recalls the product can still be liable for injuries caused
by the recalled product before and after the recall. The answer is yes.
The recall may prevent future harm from the defective product's use;
but any injury caused by the product still in possession of a consumer
who didn't learn of the recall subjects the manufacturer to possible
liability if it can be proven that an injury was caused by the anticipated
use of the product. Not all consumers learn of recalls despite the dissemination
of the news of the recall by media and notices by manufacturers and retailers.
The recall campaign may protect the manufacturer from lawsuits seeking
punitive damages against the company after the recall which can be evidence
that after a certain date the manufacturer was not acting with a willful
disregard of the safety of consumers by continuing to sell a knowingly
defective and dangerous product. As the Indio personal injury lawyer I
pay close attention to recall campaigns to learn of any recalled products
that may have been responsible for injuries to persons seeking my defective
products legal knowledge and experience. Westinghouse Lighting has just
recalled ceiling fans due to possible shock and fire hazards. 7000 ceiling
fans have been recalled because the two 60 watt light bulbs packaged with
the fans apparently exceed the fan's maximum wattage which may result
in the fans overheating or failing. These events could pose a fire and
shock hazard to consumers. Readers of this blog should check the serial
number of any Westinghouse ceiling fan they have against the recall information
found on the Westinghouse website. If you or a loved one has been involved
in an injury from a suspected defective product or you have a personal
injury question that has not been answered call, Cochella Valley defective
product attorney Barry Regar now for a free consultation.
Posted By
Barry Regar APLC
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