Northern California Product Recall Lawyers
Northern California Product Recalls
Every year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and multiple other federal agencies issue hundreds of product recalls due to hazardous risks associated with the use of a product. Many product recalls are not issued immediately after a product's placement on the market because investigating product issues and complaints can take years for government agencies. Even after a product recall has been issued, only 15 to 30 percent of products are returned, leaving a large amount of dangerous products in consumers' hands. In the United States, it is estimated that approximately 27,000 deaths are caused by the use of a defective product every year.
If you have been injured by a defective product or have lost a loved one who used an unsafe product, contact a northern California product recall lawyer at Estey Bomberger. American consumers deserve safe products. We will hold manufacturing companies accountable for their actions and fight to make sure negligent manufacturers compensate you for the devastation they have caused. Together, we can send a message to product manufacturers that they cannot continue to put consumers' safety at risk for profit.
Types of Defective Products
The types of products that can have a design flaw, manufacturing defect or marketing inadequacy, include:
- Automobiles
- Auto parts and accessories
- Prescription drugs
- Over-the-counter drugs
- Power tools
- Clothing
- Sports equipment
- Toys
- Children's products
- Furniture
- Medical devices
- Medical equipment
- Beauty products
- Appliances
- Electronics
- Food.
Children and Product Recalls
Children's toy and product recalls account for a large percentage of all product recalls every year. Cribs, bassinets, playpens, swings, highchairs, clothing, shoes, car seats, strollers, bikes, jewelry and baby walkers are just a few of the types of children's products that have been recalled in recent years. According to the CPSC more than 220,000 children are injured every year because of dangerous toys. Children's developing bodies and brains are more susceptible to serious injury when exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as lead and cadmium (two toxic chemicals recently found in toys). Lead poisoning can severely affect a small child's mental and physical development, and can be fatal if high levels are present in the body. Cadmium poisoning can lead to anemia, and kidney and liver failure.
What to Do in the Event of a Product Recall
After a product recall has been issued for a particular item, you should stop using the product immediately. Make every effort to remove the defective product from your home, away from children and other family members. If a dangerous product seriously injured you or a family member, seek medical attention to prevent further health complications and death. Once the injury has been treated and you or your loved one's condition is stabilized, it is highly recommended that you seek the counsel of a skilled northern California product liability injury lawyer at the law firm of Estey Bomberger. With the use of cutting-edge technology and a team of investigators and forensic specialists, we will determine why the product caused you injury and how it could have been prevented. We will proceed aggressively to ensure our clients receive the compensation they need and deserve. Past, current and future medical bills, lost earnings, permanent scars, and pain and suffering can be compensated.
Contact Estey Bomberger Today
After being injured in a product recall case, victims deserve to know their legal rights and legal options available to them. When you call Estey Bomberger at (800) 890-6722 today, one of our knowledgeable northern California product recall attorneys will happily inform you of your rights and options. You will not be charged for a consultation and there are no hidden fees. You can also submit a free online case evaluation form and one of our northern California defective product attorneys will respond promptly.