Beware Of Household Accidents and Defective Household Products
Michael Babboni
Recalls
You might think that being in the safety of your home can protect you from sustaining injuries from accidents. While it can save you from road and auto accidents, it does not entirely protect you from being injured because of defective home products. Besides the wrong usage, harmful accidents can happen at home because there is something wrong with our appliances and gadgets.It is helpful to be knowledgeable about what household products can commonly cause harm. We should also know what to do in case we are harmed by our defective items.
Common Household Products That Can Cause Accidents
Sometimes, using brand new items can make us complacent and confident. After all, what can go wrong with a newly bought product? There is nothing wrong with enjoying brand new additions in our home but we must still be careful when handling them.
It also helps to know which products can usually cause accidents or harm at home so that we can prevent accidents from happening. Here are three appliances that are prone to causing household accidents:
- Phone And Laptop Chargers – Having wires all over the place can be hazardous. It can cause people to trip and lose their balance, and this can result in a nasty fall. In addition, phone and laptop chargers can explode when plugged in a socket with the wrong voltage. This accident can also destroy your gadget so you have to make sure that your chargers indicate the right voltage for them.
- Microwave Ovens – Exploding microwaves that you see on T.V. or social media are not as funny as you think once this happens in real life. Microwave ovens are one of the common causes of kitchen-related accidents. Make sure to use the right microwavable containers and food inside them if you want to avoid any harmful consequences.
- Television – Our televisions nowadays are flat and thin, thus making them prone to falls. If you have children at home, it is best to keep them away from them as their playful movements can cause your T.V. to fall out of balance.
Accidents Caused By Defective Products
We can count some of our home-related accidents to wrong usage and carelessness, but experiencing accidents due to defective products are also common. Like the example above, chargers can explode and cause burns when plugged in a socket with the wrong voltage. To avoid this, the manufacturer of the chargers should clearly indicate the acceptable voltage on the product’s packaging or item. Failure to do so can hold them responsible for any accidents and injuries sustained by the user.
If you are planning to file a lawsuit against a defective product, here are the three product defects you should remember:
- The Product Design Is Faulty – In an effort to look impressive and eye-catching, manufacturers have the tendency to prioritize the look of a product over its usability and quality. This can lead to a faulty product design. An example of this is using the wrong material for a product in order to follow a certain aesthetic.
- Manufacturing Defects – These defects are often undetected defects during the process of quality control. Products may have hidden cracks, loose screws, or protruding nails. These can inflict wounds and injuries on the user and that is why it is important for manufacturers to thoroughly inspect their products before release.
- No Proper Warning And Instructions – Warnings such as putting a “choking hazard” caption on small items are very important. In the event that an accident happens because of the wrong usage due to the lack of instructions and warnings, the manufacturer can be held liable.
Filing a lawsuit against manufacturers over a defective product can be challenging. Consult a lawyer that has experience in dealing with these cases to ensure that you will be properly compensated for your injuries.