On March 5, 2020, Joules USA issued a recall for their children’s pajamas and robes. According to the recall, recall number 20-087, the children’s garments fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, resulting in a burn risk to children. According to the recall, approximately 12,000 units have been affected in the U.S.
The recall specifically involves Joules girl’ and boy’ pajamas and robes; they were sold in multiple prints and sizes. Joules is printed on the label sewn into the neck area of the garments. The affected items include the following:
- 203150-BLUSTPCATN (sizes 1 through 12)
- 203150-BLUSTRFLRL (sizes 1 through 12)
- 203153-WHTFRTFLRL (sizes 1 through 12)
- 203155-WHTBLESTRP (sizes XS, S, M, L)
- 203219-FRNVSTRP (sizes XS, S, M, L)
- 203222-GREYSHARKS (sizes 1 through 12)
- 204649-BLUCREMDTS (sizes 1 through 12)
- 204649-BLUMOONBAK (sizes 1 through 12)
- 204649-PNKGALAXY (sizes 1 through 12)
- 204649-SLVBLVUNIC (sizes 1 through 12)
- 204653-PINKBUNNY (sizes XS, S, M, L)
- 205153-BLUBLSTOFF (sizes 1 through 12)
- 205153-NVSTRMNSTR (sizes 1 through 12)
- 205680-LBLUROCKET (sizes 1 through 12)
- 205680-NVYROCKETS (sizes 1 through 12)
- 205681-GRYROKTPAK (sizes 1 through 12)
- 205681-NVCRMPKTDN (sizes 1 through 12)
- 205681-WHITEDINO (sizes 1 through 12)
- 205682-NVYROCKETS (sizes XS, S, M, L)
- 205705-CRMSTPFLRL (sizes XS, S, M, L)
- 205706-MULTSTRIP (sizes XS, S, M, L)
- 205707-REDCHK Red (sizes 1 through 12)
- 207961-TURTLGREEN (sizes XS, S, M, L)
- Y_ODRKIPWELL-DAZZBLU (sizes 1 through 12)
- Y_ODRKIPWELL-GRYMARL (sizes 1 through 12)
- Z_ODRBRUCE-NAVBEAR (sizes 1 through 12)
- Z_ODRKIPWLL-CREMBLUSTP (sizes 1 through 12)
- Z_ODRKIPWLL-CREMNVYSTR (sizes 1 through 12)
- Z_ODRKIPWLL-DAZZBLU Blue (sizes 1 through 12)
- Z_ODRKIPWLL-REDDINO (sizes 1 through 12)
- Z_ODRMARK-HGRDINO (sizes 1 through 12)
- Z_ODRMINSNZ-CRMBIRDFLR (sizes 1 through 12)
- Z_ODRMINSNZ-PINKCHECK (sizes 1 through 12)
- Z_ODRROBAN-NAVMSTP (sizes 1 through 12)
- Z_ODRSLEPWL-CUNICRN (sizes 1 through 12)
- Z_ODRSLEPWL-PAWESME (sizes 1 through 12)
- Z_ODRSLEPWL-PKMGRFL (sizes 1 through 12)
- Z_ODRSLEPWL-SKBLUNI (sizes 1 through 12)
- Z_ODRSLEPWL-SKIIDOG (sizes 1 through 12)
- Z_ODRSLEPWL-WHTXMASDOG (sizes 1 through 12)
- Z_ODRSNOOZE-FNVZREX (sizes 1 through 12)
- Z_ODRSNOOZE-SBLKFTP (sizes 1 through 12)
- Z_ODRTEDDY-CRMMSTP (sizes 1 through 12)
- Z_ODRUNICRN-SKYBUNI (sizes1 through 12)
The pajamas and robes involved in the recall were sold at children’s boutiques around the country, as well as online via joulesusa.com; they were available from November 2017 through December 2019. They were sold for prices ranging from $20 to $70.
According to the recall, no incident or injuries have been reported. Joules is recommending that affected consumers stop using the recalled garments, take them away from children, and contact them for a full refund.
Should you follow this suggestion? The answer to this question essentially depends on whether your child was harmed by the recently recalled garments. If so, you should not even considering following Joules USA’s suggestions; instead, you should start thinking about the possibility of taking legal action against the company.
Depending on the specific details surrounding the situation, you might have grounds to pursue a claim against Joules USA; specifically, you might have the right to file a product liability claim for the harm that you and your family suffered. If you would like to learn more about your right to pursue a claim against Joules for the harm that your child suffered in association with the recently recalled garments, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm at your earliest convenience.
At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have many years of experience handling all sorts of claims, including defective product claims. We believe that companies should be held accountable for the harm that their products cause to innocent consumers. Our lawyers have successfully represented many consumers and are ready to represent you and your family during this difficult time. If you would like to discuss your current situation from the experts at our firm, do not hesitate to contact our firm immediately – we are ready to help.
The Risk of Burn Injuries Associated with the Recalled Garments
As mentioned above, the garments that were recently recalled by Joules fail to meet flammability standards; therefore, they pose a burn risk to children. What are these flammability standards? These standards come directly from the U.S. Flammable Fabrics Act, which was passed in 1953 after hundreds of children suffered horrifying burn injuries associated with flammable clothing.
Flammable clothing is exceptionally dangerous, especially to children. This is because children simply cannot escape the flames; the clothes burn too quickly too allow children and even their parents to react appropriately. Children quickly suffer extensive burn injuries, many of which can be fatal. Even children who survive the burns could be left dealing with long-term damage, including nerve damage, loss of sensitivity, immobility, permanent scarring, and even amputations, for example. There are additional mental and emotional effects that these injuries could have on children for the rest of their lives.
Understanding Product Liability
Who is liable for the harm that your child suffered? Is Joule liable for the harm that your child suffered? If the harm that your child suffered could be directly associated with a defect in manufacturing, labeling, or design, the company might be liable. Liability for the harm suffered by innocent consumers is based on product liability.
What is product liability? Based on product liability, all companies owe their consumers a duty of care. They have the duty to ensure that all their products are completely safe for their consumers to use. If they fail to ensure the safety of their products, they are breaching their duty of care – and they are putting their consumers at risk of injury. As soon as a breached duty of care contributes to the harm that a consumer suffers, the company could be liable, and the affected consumer could sue.
You Could Sue and Receive Compensation
Depending on the details surrounding your claim, you could be eligible to recover monetary compensation for the harm that your child suffered. The type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive will always depend on the specific details surrounding your claim. You and your family might be eligible to recover compensation for some of the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of consortium
- Property damage
- Punitive damages
If you would like to learn more about the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive if your claim reaches a successful outcome, do not hesitate to contact our firm today. Only an experienced product liability lawyer will be able to evaluate your claim and provide you with information regarding the potential value of your claim.
When you allow the experts at our firm to handle your claim, you can be certain that there will always be someone aggressively fighting for your right to recover the maximum amount of compensation available for your claim. For more information, do not hesitate to contact our firm immediately.
The Most Important Steps to Follow
If your child suffered harm associated with the defective products that were recently recalled, it is essential that you follow a number of steps to prepare to proceed legally. Consider the following steps that all consumers should follow after being harmed by a defective product:
- Immediately stop using the defective product
- Take photos of all physical harm suffered
- Take photos of the defective product (whatever remains of the product)
- Seek medical attention immediately
- Contact the company to report the incident, the defect, and the harm suffered
- Never agree to a refund
- Never agree to return the defective product
- Never agree to a free repair
- Never agree to a free replacement
- Gather any surveillance video, if available
- Speak to witnesses, if available
- Gather all medical records
- Gather all records associated with the purchase of the defective product
- Seek legal assistance immediately with an experienced product liability lawyer
When affected consumers follow these recommendations, they are gathering the most important tools necessary to take legal action against the companies that negligently put them at risk of harm. For more information about the importance of following these steps, do not hesitate to contact our law firm today.
The Statute of Limitations that Applies to Your Claim
Although you likely have grounds to pursue a claim, it is important that you are aware that you could potentially lose your right to sue if you fail to take legal action within the appropriate length of time. All claims are subject to a statute of limitations, which establishes the specific length of time that claimants have to sue. If claimants do not file their claims within the specific length of time allowed, they will lose their right to sue.
How long do you have to sue based on the statute of limitations that applies to your claim? In California, product liability claims are generally subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that claimants will only have two years to pursue their claims before they lose their right to sue.
However, it is important to note that many exceptions can apply – especially in cases involving injured children. Based on the details surrounding your claim, certain exceptions could apply; these exceptions can toll or pause the specific timeline that applies to your claim. In cases involving children (only when parents decide not to sue on their child’s behalf), the statute of limitations is tolled until the victim becomes a legal adult; after becoming a legal adult, the statute of limitations (still of two years) will start running.
To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the specific length of time that you have to pursue your claim, do not hesitate to contact our law firm immediately. Our experts are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the information that you need to ensure that you file on time.
Contact Our Firm Today
Did your child suffer burn injuries associated with the recently recalled garments? If so, you might have grounds to take legal actions against Joules. If you would like to explore your legal options and learn more about the possibility of pursuing a claim against Joules, do not hesitate to contact Normandie Law Firm today. At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have many years of experience handling all sorts of claims, including product liability claims. Our lawyers are ready to aggressively fight for your rights as a consumer and help you hold the company accountable for the harm that you child suffered. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with all the guidance that you need to pursue your claim.
At our firm, we are committed to providing all affected consumers with the legal representation that they need; therefore, our firm offers free legal services. Our free legal services consist of both free consultations and free second opinions. During our free legal services, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns. Whether you are interested in starting your claim or redirecting your claim, you can be certain that our experts are ready to you with all the information necessary to take the necessary action. Would you like to benefit from our free legal services? If so, do not hesitate to contact our firm immediate.
Our firm offers a Zero-Fee guarantee that ensures that our clients are not required to pay any fees to benefit from our legal services. Our firm is also based on contingency; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay anything until after reaching a successful claim outcome. To speak with our defective product experts, do not hesitate to contact our firm immediately.
