Walmart, Amazon, And Target Recall Children’s Kitchen Towers After Injury Reports
As a parent, you’re tasked with ensuring that large retail companies like Walmart, Amazon, and Target provide safe products for your family. Nevertheless, there have been instances where consumer products proved to be quite unsafe. A recent product recall of children’s kitchen helper towers is one example.
Guidecraft Kitchen Helper learning towers have been recalled after it was revealed they pose a major fall hazard. These learning towers were introduced into the market by the manufacturers as a product that helped children stand at the level of counters as they performed cooking and other household duties.
Why were the kitchen towers recalled?
Safety experts believe that the kitchen tower poses a risk of sudden falls by the children who use the product. The problem was found to be linked to the disintegration or failure of parts of the platform, which made the product unstable.
These kitchen towers were sold through some popular retailers like Walmart, Amazon, Target, Wayfair, and Overstock. Thousands of these products were shipped to consumers all over the country prior to the recall.
Since these products were meant for small kids, an innocent fall from the kitchen towers could result in some severe injuries to children.
Injuries linked to defective children’s products
Children’s products have to meet certain safety requirements since it is not easy for children to perceive danger and respond in an emergency. In cases where the product suddenly breaks down, the ensuing injuries can be very serious.
Here are some typical injuries that can occur as a result of a defect in children’s furniture and standing towers:
- Brain injuries and concussions
- Arm and wrist fractures
- Injuries to the face
- Bruises and cuts
- Injuries to the spine and neck
- Tooth injuries
It should be noted that even such seemingly minor injuries can turn out to be very serious due to the developing organism of the kid.
Can retailers be held responsible?
Many consumers think that only the manufacturer can be held liable for a product-related injury. However, Florida’s liability rules allow retailers to be held accountable too. Depending on the circumstances of your case, the following could potentially be considered liable for an accident caused by a dangerous product:
- Manufacturer
- Product designer
- Distributor
- Importer
- Sellers of the product
Giant stores such as Walmart, Amazon, and Target have recently become subjects of investigations because of the dangers caused by their products.
Injuries sustained due to a dangerous product could be a cause for claiming compensation.
What parents should do after a product recall
Parents who purchased a recalled product for their children are advised to discontinue its use immediately and follow the guidelines set forth by the company. Parents are also advised to be on the lookout for any injuries your child may have suffered due to the recalled product.
If your child has been injured due to a defective product, you should seek medical help immediately and keep the product for legal purposes.
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 preparing your case right away.
