3 Defective Products That Should Be On Your Radar
Michael Babboni
Recalls
St. Petersburg consumers are similar to others around the country, and they run out to buy whatever they need at a moment's notice. Individuals typically take care of these ventures on the fly, but when big or splashy purchases enter the picture, that's when people break out their smartphones or other devices and research. After all, nobody wants to spend hard-earned cash on something that's just going to go kaput in a few days.Not only that, but consumers also need to make sure the products they bring home are safe. Failing in this regard should never be an option, as that could cause structural damages and personal injuries. The following are some defective products that we have learned about, and our firm is telling you about them to keep you and your bunch safely out of harm's way.
Overheating Air Fryers
Have you bought an air fryer or air fryer oven over the last few years? Or perhaps somebody gave you one of the appliances as a gift. Regardless of the case, if it is an Insignia unit, it's probably in your best interest to discontinue use immediately. Approximately 772,000 of these items were sold at Best Buy stores and online in Canada and the United States between November 2018 and February 2022.
The problem with these appliances is that they could potentially overheat, and when that happens, they pose fire risks. In fact, Canadian consumers have reported 68 incidents to the company about the air fryers catching fire, burning, or melting. Nobody wants you or your loved ones to sustain severe burns, so contact the firm to find out what the remedy is and stop using the unit to keep issues at bay. The model numbers for the products in question are:
• NS-AF32DBK9, NS-AF32MBK9, NS-AF50MBK9
• NS-AF53DSS0, NS-AF53MSS0, NS-AF55DBK9
• NS-AFO6DBK1 and NS-AFO6DSS1
Helmets Offering Inadequate Impact Protection
Do you own a motorcycle, four-wheeler, or something else that requires you to wear a helmet? Make it a point not to go for a ride without the protection on your head, or you could get more than you bargained for, like at traumatic brain injury if you're thrown from the vehicle. But what if the safety equipment you have fails to do its job? That could be a problem if you are the owner of a Kylin Helmet.
Midwest Motorsports has discovered that there are 738 helmets, model number K77, in circulation that may not sufficiently protect a person's head from an impact in a crash. It doesn't matter what size you have, small, medium, or large. They are all effected by this issue. So, get yourself a new helmet before going for another ride and give Midwest Motorsports a call to see what to do with or about the Kylin product.
Malfunctioning Glue Gun
Glue guns come in handy for many arts and crafts projects. They can also prove to be useful around the home. Thus, many St. Petersburg citizens own the devices. However, if your device came from a Dollar Tree or Family Dollar store, you should probably quit using it. That's because Crafter's Square Glue Guns XY-15302 sold at those establishments between 2021 and 2022 can malfunction when plugged in. The company has received reports of fires breaking out and burns. Therefore, if you have suspicions about your glue gun, be sure to look into the matter further to stop problems from developing.
Some Final Thoughts
Sometimes, people learn about defective products too late and get seriously hurt. Meanwhile, on other occasions, consumers don't hear about issues at all, and accidents occur. Manufacturers are liable for the damages their products cause. Hence, if you get severely injured because of an item's defect, you may have the grounds to seek compensation. Contact The St. Pete Lawyer to schedule a free case evaluation and see what's what.