Over 113,000 Electric Kettles Recalled After Burn Injuries At Costco
Most customers have confidence that their kitchen products are manufactured by reputable companies, such as Costco, and are safe for daily use. Yet consumer products are recalled every day, with some causing serious injuries to the public. Recently, there was a recall of more than 113,000 electric kettles because they could cause injuries to consumers.
Why were the electric kettles recalled?
ZWILLING Enfinigy electric kettles have been recalled following complaints about the handles or lid detaching while the product is in use. If this occurs, users can be exposed to boiling water, which can cause serious injuries to the user.
According to one report, a user was burned by hot water after the handle fell off when the kettle was being used. Users have been advised to stop using the kettle to prevent the risk of burn injuries.
Burn injuries from defective appliances can be severe
Burns resulting from scalding liquids and faulty kitchen equipment can be very painful as well as leading to serious consequences. Any kind of burn injury might call for medical attention, particularly when sensitive body parts are involved.
Some of the common injuries caused by a faulty electric kettle or hot water spills are as follows:
- 1st and 2nd degree burns
- Scarring
- Injury to nerves
- Face burns
- Hand or arm injuries
- Emotional stress and anxiety
Serious burn cases might even call for hospital stays or skin grafting surgery.
Product liability claims in Florida
If there’s an injury resulting from a faulty home appliance, then the injured parties may be able to claim damages under a theory of product liability. According to Florida product liability laws, people who suffer injuries due to unreasonably dangerous products have the legal right to recover compensation for their losses.
The different kinds of defects that can result in product liability include:
- Defective design
- Defective manufacturing
- Lack of sufficient warnings and instructions
Numerous companies can be held liable for unreasonably dangerous products in many cases. You can sue the manufacturer, distributor, and the store where the item was sold. Most importantly, you do not have to prove that anyone intended to cause injury.
What consumers should do after a product injury
Anyone injured by a defective product can go to a doctor right away and record all the information about their injury. Pictures of your injuries, the recalled product, and proof of purchase could all help prove your case later. You should be sure not to alter or use the defective product after your injury. Lastly, you should find a product liability attorney to hold the company that caused your injury accountable.
Talk to a Florida Product Liability Lawyer Today
Halpern, Santos & Pinkert represent the interests of Florida residents who have been injured by a dangerous or defective consumer product. Call our Florida personal injury lawyers today to schedule an appointment, and we can begin discussing your case right away.
