Atlanta Defective Product Attorneys Wish You A Safe Holiday Season
According to the Electrical Safety Foundation, counterfeit electrical products make their way into our homes regularly and unlike fake designer products, these counterfeit electrical products present a serious hazard to our safety. The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) reports that 30% of all home fires and 38% of fire deaths at home occur during the months of December, January, and February.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, in recent years, has recalled more than one million counterfeit electrical products such as extension cords, batteries, hair dryers, and power strips. Last year U.S. Customs reports showed counterfeit products accounted for 18% of their seizures. Businesses which knowingly sell products which were known to be defective or problematic are liable for the damage they cause and it is wise to consult with a defective product attorney if you have suffered injury due to a product you believe was defective.
The use of decorative lighting both inside and outside of the home during the holidays, as well as the use of extension cords, can increase the risk of fire and electrical shock if products are not used correctly. Be sure that you are using any electrical items in your home in accordance with their safety guidelines and that they are in good condition. But, injury can happen, even when you are doing everything right. A counterfeit electrical product, or a defective electrical product can malfunction and cause serious injury, death, and/or a lot of property damage.
Guidelines For Buying Safe Electrical Products – Personal Injury Attorneys In Georgia
- Buy From a Reputable Retailer – Avoid buying from flea markets
- Don’t buy from unknown companies or retailers online
- Check for certification marks like UL, CSA, and ETL
- Check labels and packaging for inconsistent information and grammatical errors
- Avoid products lacking identifying brand labels or affiliation – name and contact information of manufacturer should be on packaging or product
- Check with the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) and/or UL (Undewriters Laboratory) on their websites for up-to-date information on product recalls.
Defective Toys & Other Gift Items Also Pose Health & Injury Risks – Atlanta Defective Product Attorneys
Defective product lawyers can use information gathered by the CPSC as part of their case in proving that a manufacturer and/or retailer are liable for damages. Because this is the gift giving season, we should also be aware of defective toys and other poorly manufactured merchandise to avoid giving them as gifts which may pose a serious health or injury risk. Defective products can cause many types of injury including serious neck and back injury, and brain injury.
Contact Goldstein & Hayes, GA Defective Product Lawyer
If you or your family has been injured due to a defective electrical product, or any defective product, contact Atlanta personal injury attorney, Goldstein & Hayes. They are experienced in litigating defective product cases in Georgia and across the southeast, and offer a free consultation to discuss your case.