Identifying Defective Products And How To Deal With Them
Michael Babboni
Recalls
Using defective products may have serious consequences. Besides the waste of money that you used to buy the item, defects can also give you injuries and health conditions. If you are a victim of accidents from a defective product, you can seek medical and legal help. But before that, how do you know if the product is defective and how should you deal with it?Ways To Identify Product Defects:
Know What Kind Of Product It Is - This step may seem unnecessary but identifying what kind of item you have can help you properly survey the product. It can give you a clear idea of what to look for and see if there are any irregularities in it. Is the item something you can wear? Is it food or beverage? After answering those questions, you can start your review or inspection.
Cracks, Chips, And Uneven Surfaces - The cracks, chips, and uneven surfaces on a defective product can catch on your skin and give you small to serious cuts and wounds. The problem is you won’t know that there are cracks and sharp edges until it’s too late because they are often unnoticeable. You will only see them after you’ve felt them for yourselves, which is why you now have a cut or wound on your skin.
Missing Parts And Wrong Measurements - Things with missing parts and wrong measures can cause you to lose your balance and use them incorrectly, which could lead to accidents and injuries. For example, loose and missing screws will make furniture products wobbly and can even cause them to collapse while someone is using them.
Dirty And Other Unwanted Substances - You have to watch out for dirt, dust, and other unwanted substances on products that are meant to be eaten and consumed. Finding dirt inside compromises food safety. Contamination should not be taken lightly as it can give you sickness, which could lead to hospitalization.
Unwanted substances can also mean other food that is not meant to be in the pack that you bought. For example, if the label mentioned that the food does not contain any nuts, then you should not find any nuts mixed in it even if it’s just a small piece. Nuts can trigger allergic reactions to some people and therefore it can be unsafe if it’s included in a product that should not contain them.
Not Turning On Or Off - Appliances that refuse to turn on and off properly may have problems with their wiring or power. Repeated tries can cause it to malfunction, which brings the possibility of electrocution or explosion. When this accident happens, you can sustain cuts and even burns. The area where the explosion happened might also be burned and damaged, affecting other appliances and items.
Overheating - Similar to devices that won’t turn on and off properly, overheating can also be a sign of technical problems that can cause explosions, affecting people and places that get caught in it. When you notice that your appliances overheat fast and abnormally, especially since it’s newly bought, there is a good chance that it is defective.
In reality, product defects are challenging to spot especially if you do not know what you are looking for. Some products also do not have physically visible defects and you will only know something is wrong when you are using it or after an accident happens. While it is too late to be aware in most cases, that does not mean you cannot file a complaint or avail of compensation.
One tip is to always take a photo of a product before you use it as it can be used as proof. A more effective measure to take is to seek the help of a personal injury lawyer. With years of experience, they know what to do and how to win your case.