HealthPostures has recalled its IntimateRider Chair and IntimateRider Bench, as of December 27, 2017. About 100 units were involved in the recall. The reason is because of a hazard present with the stitching that holds the cloth together – the stitching can loosen and tear, leading to the fabric becoming unstable. The individual on the chair or bench could fall through or fall off, resulting in numerous kinds of potential injuries.
The chairs and benches were designed primarily for usage in the specialty mobility market, which caters to those with special needs, such as the disabled, handicapped, or wounded. The items are made of steel, with black cloth in between the frame for sitting or reclining. The item numbers are P/N7100 for the chair and P/N7150 for the bench.
There has been one reported injury because of the faulty cloth; an individual fell off one of the items and suffered ankle damage.
The products were manufactured by HealthPostures LLC in Minnesota and sold in Virginia, Wisconsin, Missouri, and online stores from September 2017 through November 2017. Together, the set cost over $500.
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HealthPostures has offered a replacement cover for the cloth; you can call the company and request instructions and a new cover. In the meantime, it is recommended that you stop using the chair and bench.
Recalled Product – What To Do
Although HealthPostures is offering a replacement, you should make sure to not throw away or return the old cloth cover, bench, or chair. N the event that you suffered an injury from the fabric loosening and causing a fall, you will need to show exactly what tore and how it affected you. You cannot do this if you do not have your product. If you get rid of the item or send it back to the manufacturer to have a part replaced, you will find it next to impossible to receive compensation for any damages that you accrued.
You may be tempted to try and fix the product yourself prior to receiving the replacement parts or you may try to reinforce it in another way. This is a bad idea; tampering with the item can void your ability to sue for damages because there will be no way to tell what was a manufacturing defect and what was not.
If you were harmed by the product or if you sustained an injury due to its malfunction, you should seek medical attention immediately. If you wait too long, the insurance company or the manufacturer could claim that your damages were clearly not caused by the product or were not serious at all if you waited days or weeks to go to the doctor. A gap in between the accident and medical treatment can be enough to have your claim tossed out.
It is important that you have the proper receipts or documentation proving that you are the purchaser and owner of the product. You should keep both paper and electronic receipts, as well as any documents that show the item was in your possession.
Common Fall Injuries
If you fall from any height, you risk injuring yourself quite badly. There is a possibility that you will suffer head injuries, broken bones, sprained wrists and ankles, finger damage, back injuries, and more. Even a fall from a small height can cause moderate damage, especially if you are unable to properly break your fall and the incident happens very suddenly.
You should document all of your injuries immediately after they happen so that you will have solid evidence of the aftermath of the accident.
Product Liability Information
All product liability cases feature fault that can be attributed to one or more sources. These parties include:
The company and the design team in what is known as a design flaw. This means that, in its conception, the product had an error in it that would cause it to malfunction or break in some way, and nobody was aware of it enough to fix it.
The manufacturing company, which is called a manufacturing error. The machines or individuals who assemble the products could make mistakes; automation could possibly create dozens of products with the same flaw, resulting in numerous products that need to be recalled or replaced.
The company for not putting a warning sticker on the product. The sticker should be placed on the item itself or on the packaging; it will detail the risks and hazards associated with using the product.
Consult with an attorney to figure out which flaw best fits your case.
How We Help You
Our team of Los Angeles attorneys at Normandie Law Firm guarantees to bring you the fairest settlement possible for your damages. Our aggressive lawyers will constantly pursue the best compensation possible from the responsible party’s insurance company; we will not let your claim be denied or tossed out without proper investigation. We know how tough it can be to get what you deserve from a business. You should not have to worry about anything while you recover from any injuries caused or worsened by the faulty fabric on an IntimateRider chair or bench.
Call us today for a free legal consultation with an expert lawyer. We will discuss your case with you and tell you how much we believe we can earn. If you have questions about product liability lawsuits and the types of compensation you may receive, feel free to ask us. We want to make sure you are knowledgeable and not unaware when making legal decisions.
If you select us to represent you, you will pay no out of pocket expenses for our legal services. Our fees will be paid only if we win your case; the payments will be taken from the settlement we bring you, thus making it so that the company responsible will take care of your legal bills. If we lose your case, you will not have to pay us a dime. We eat the costs ourselves.
For more information on filing a product liability claim with HealthPostures, get in touch with an experienced lawyer at Normandie Law Firm.
