The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a news release – number 22-183 – warning consumers about the dangers present in the King Song electric unicycles. More specifically, there is a risk of battery fires, which can pose a burn risk, smoke inhalation risk, and property damage risk, for example.
The CSPS is urging consumers with King Son electric unicycles with model number KS-16S to immediately stop using them and dispose of them at either a recycling facility or at a household hazardous waste collection point.
According to the CSPS, there has been at least one fire caused by the electric unicycle that resulted in smoke inhalation injuries (to at least two consumers) and property damage. The CSPS tested the product and later determined that the battery pack is defective, potentially overheating and presenting a significant fire risk.
The defective e-cycles are manufactured by King Song; they are imported by EWheels LLC. They have “King Song” printed on the pedals. They were available in a number of colors including white, matte black, black, silver, have a black tire, and have multi-colored lights that light up during use. The affected products have a serial number starting with “KS16S” and can be found printed on a label on the pedals.
The products were sold online at www.ewheels.com and at other sites for prices ranging from $1,200 to $1,350.
Possible Injuries Resulting from the Hazardous E-Cycle
This is not the first time that electric unicycles are found to be dangerous. The defective King Song KS16S-model e-cycle poses a fire risk because of its defective battery. Some of the injuries that affected consumers could suffer include the following:
- Burn injuries, ranging in severity/degree
- Smoke inhalation injuries
- Lacerations
These injuries can result in devastating harm, some of which can require extensive treatment to address.
In addition, property damage is also likely.
Regardless of the specific harm that you or a loved one suffered because of the defective King Son electric unicycles, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit. It is essential that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible to learn more about the legal options available to you.
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Steps to Take If You were Injured by a Defective Product
After being injured by a defective product, you might have questions about what to do if you were injured. Consider some of the recommended steps listed below:
- Take photos of your injuries
- Take photos of the defective product
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible
- Leave the defective product as is – do not tamper with it in any way
- Contact the company to report the incident and the harm suffered
- Do not agree to return the product
- Do not agree to a free repair
- No not agree to a refund
- Speak to witnesses and collect contact information
- Gather any surveillance that might have captured the incident
- Collect medical records
- Collect records of lost income
- Seek legal assistance as soon as possible
Can I File a Class Action Lawsuit?
Yes – you could have grounds to file a class action claim. How can I join or be a part of a class action lawsuit on this case? Typically, participating in a class action lawsuit is relatively simple – claimants simply need to opt in or opt out. Is there a class action lawsuit? Currently, there is no class action or mass torts claim, but that doesn’t mean that there won’t be a claim. An experienced class action lawyer will be able to represent the victims affected by the defective electric unicycles with no issue whatsoever.
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If you are ready to speak with a recall lawyer, do not hesitate to contact our experts immediately. Our lawyers here at the Normandie Law Firm have decades of experience handling product liability claims and are more than ready to fight for your rights. You can trust that our lawyers can handle your claim effectively and help you recover a payout for medical costs, lost earnings, pain and suffering, property damage, punitive damages, and legal costs, for example.
We offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. Our recall lawyers will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your claim. In addition, we are proud to offer a Zero-Fee guarantee; therefore, you will not be required to pay any upfront legal costs to speak with our lawyers. Because we also work on contingency, our clients will not be responsible for legal fees until winning their claims. If you do not win, you will not be responsible for paying anything.
If you are ready to speak with our lawyers, contact us today. Our recall lawyers are ready to help you with your defective electric unicycle case against King Song.
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