On February 9, 2022, Harbor Freight Tools issued a recall for their Pittsburgh Automotive Pneumatic Roller Seats. According to the recall, number 22-075, the weld connection from the seat to the seat post can potentially break, resulting in a fall risk. The recall affects approximately 478,800 units of the product.
The following item numbers and UPCs are included in the recall:
- Item number 61896 (UPC 792363618960)
- Item number 46319 (UPC 193175340764)
- Item number 63456 (UPC 792363634564)
These are the Pittsburgh Automatic-brand pneumatic roller seats. They are swivel seats and are red with a 15 to 20-inch pneumatic lift range; they also have a black storage tray above the wheels. The affected seats have Product Registration Number CA-44417 on a white label located on the bottom of the storage tray. The item number can be found on a label on the front of the storage tray. The UPC can be found on a label on the underside of the storage tray.
According to the recall, there have been at least 96 reports of the seat weld breaking; this includes at least ten reports of minor injuries, including bruises after falls.
The recalled roller seats were sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores around the country and online via www.harbofreight.com from July 2014 through September 202; they were sold for approximately $30 each.
The company is urging affected consumers to stop using the products and return them to their nearest Harbor Freight Tools stores for either a free replacement or a full refund (gift card); another option is to contact the company for a prepaid return shipping label.
If you or a loved one suffered injuries associated with the defective roller seats recalled by Harbor Freight Tools, it is important that you do not return the seat for a replacement or a refund; instead, you should seek legal assistance as soon as possible as you might have grounds to file a lawsuit.
For more information about your right to file a lawsuit, contact the experts here at the Normandie Law Firm immediately. Our lawyers are more than ready to provide you with all the information that you need to fight for your rights and secure the settlement that you are owed. Our personal injury lawyers have decades of experience and are ready to guide you every step of the way.
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Injuries Associated with the Recalled Roller Seats
The recalled Pneumatic Roller Seats are associated with a fall risk. Although falling from a seat might seem like a minor incident, injuries could be significant. Some examples of the injuries that affected consumers could suffer include the following:
- Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Knee injuries
- Hip injuries
- Fractures
- Sprains and strains
- Scrapes and bruises
These are just some of the injuries that could result from falling from the defective roller seats. If you or a loved one suffered any of these injuries, or any other injury not listed above, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. You could have grounds to file a lawsuit and recover monetary compensation.
Steps to Take after Defective Roller Seat Injury
If you or a loved one suffered harm due to a defective roller seat incident, you might have questions about what to do if you’re injured. After any sort of harm caused by a defective product, it is important that you act appropriately to ensure that you can file a claim. Consider the following recommended steps:
- Take photos of all visible injuries resulting from the incident
- Take photos of the scene of the incident
- Stop using the defective product immediately
- Keep the defective product in a safe place as-is – do not tamper with the product or try to repair it yourself
- Contact the company to report the incident and the resulting harm – never agree to return the product, to a free repair, to a refund, or to a replacement
- Gather any video footage that might have captured the incident
- Collect all relevant medical records
- Collect all documents that show the purchase of the product
- Seek legal assistance as soon as possible
We understand that it could be difficult to figure out what to do after being injured by a defective product. If you are ever unsure of what you should do next, we recommend that you simply reach out to a recall lawyer as soon as possible. Here at our law firm, our lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way.
Is there a Class Action Lawsuit?
When it comes to defective products, mass torts claims and class action claims are very common – as many consumers can be harmed in similar ways due to the product defect. You might have many questions about class actions, including the following:
- Can I file a class action lawsuit?
- How can I join or be a part of a class action lawsuit on this case?
Yes, you can file a class action lawsuit. If the class action does not exist yet, you can still reach out to an experienced class action lawyer to start the process. The lawyer will take care of the entire process. If the class action lawsuit already exists, then your lawyer will help you become part of the class. For more information about participating in a class action lawsuit, contact the experts here at our law firm immediately. Our lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way.
Contact Us Today
Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have decades of experience handling all sorts of injury claims, including product liability and recall claims. Our lawyers are more than ready to handle your lawsuit and help you recover the settlement that you are owed, including medical costs, lost pay, pain and suffering, punitive damages, and legal fees, for example. If you or a loved one were harmed because of the defective roller seats recalled by Harbor Freight Tools, our lawyers can help you.
We offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. Whether you are looking to begin or continue your defective product claim, you can trust that our lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way. To benefit from these legal services, contact us immediately.
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Contact us today for more information about how we can help you with your case.
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