LLEDVANCE is a company focused on lighting products. The company offers various lighting products that have become popular in the country. On January 31, 2018, LEDVANCE issued a recall for their Sylvania Recessed Canister Light Kits—recall number 18-089. Roughly 45,000 light kits were sold in the United States, and another 11,000 were sold in Canada. The light kids were sold between June 2015 and October 2016 to industrial and commercial distributors for about $45 each.
The following is a list of the models affected by the recall:
- 75137-0
- 75138-0
- 75139-0
- 75140-0
The models listed above were recalled after the company received a number of reports of electric shock because of the defective canister lights. According to recall 18-089, the canister light kits are prone to short-circuiting—risking shock and electrocution.
Although there have not been any serious injuries, the risk of serious injuries due to electric shock exists. The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the light kits and contact the company for a free replacement. The company will also provide free installation for those who request a replacement. However, if you suffered injuries due to electric shock because of the defective canister lights, you should not return the product for a free replacement. You have grounds to file a lawsuit, and you should take immediate legal action.
Normandie Law is a law firm dedicated to helping the victims of defective products exercise their rights and recover the compensation they deserve. If you were injured by LEDVANCE’s canister light kits, you should contact our law firm as soon as possible. Our attorneys have handled a number of defective product claims surrounding electric shock hazards. The attorneys at Normandie Law can guide you towards filing a product liability claim against LEDVANCE for their defective canister lights.
Product Hazards
According to the recall notice, the canister light kits can short circuit and shock or electrocute consumers. Although shock and electrocution are often disregarded as something that carries minimal risks, that is not the case. Shock and electrocution can cause a variety of serious injuries. These injuries include the following:
- Muscle and tissue damage
- External and internal burns
- Heart attack
- Kidney damage
- Cataracts
- Brain damage
The seriousness of electric shock injuries is often ignored. Some of the injuries above include permanent and life-altering injuries. These injuries will likely cause victims to acquire unforeseen medical expenses and will likely leave the victim unable to work for a time. If you were injured because of the defective and dangerous light kits, you must immediately contact our law firm. Our attorneys can help you recover the compensation you deserve.
What Warrants Eligibility to File a Claim?
If you have never had a problem with a defective product, you likely have not considered the possibility of filing a lawsuit against the company. Can you file a lawsuit? Yes, you can file a lawsuit if you suffer injuries because of a defective product. However, you can only file the lawsuit if at least one of the following exists in the product:
- Design defect
- Labeling defect
- Manufacturing defect
If any of the defects listed above exists in your light kit, you must immediately contact a defective product attorney. Our attorneys have the expertise necessary to help you sue LEDVANCE for your injuries.
Compensation Available for Your Claim
If you are interested in filing a claim for your injuries, you might be wondering about the compensation that you might be eligible to receive. Many forms of compensation might apply to your claim. The types of compensation available for your claim include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Funeral and burial costs
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Punitive damages
Before you assume that you will be eligible to receive every form of compensation listed above, you should speak to our attorneys. Our experienced attorneys will evaluate your claim and establish the different types of compensation that you might be eligible to receive. Our attorneys will also address the value of your case—and what you can expect to recover. When you choose our law firm to handle your claim, you can be certain that our attorneys will always do everything to ensure that you recover the maximum amount of compensation available.
How to Prepare for the Claim
If you are interested in filing a claim against LEDVANCE, you must take the proper steps to ensure that your claim is protected. If you do not properly prepare for the claim, the claim might lose its validity, and you might not be able to have a successful claim. The four things you should do to ensure that you can file a claim are listed below:
- Do not return the defective product to the company.
- Do not alter or try to fix the defective product.
- Seek medical attention.
- Keep all documents related to the defective product.
If you do not take the proper measures, you might lose the validity of your claim. In product liability claims, the defective product is the primary piece of evidence. If you return the product for a refund or replacement, your claim will be missing a key element. Also, if you try to fix the defective product, the company can try to blame the defect on your alterations. If you alter the defective product in any way, you are essentially destroying the evidence necessary for the success of your claim. Seeking medical attention as soon as possible ensures that your injuries are directly associated with the defective product and creates a record of your medical bills; failing to seek medical attention will make it difficult to prove that your injuries were caused by the defective product. You must also keep all documents related to the defective product, such as the following: receipts and order confirmations. If you have done everything listed above, you should not have a problem filing a claim against LEDVANCE. You must immediately contact the attorneys at Normandie Law to begin your legal process.
Statute of Limitations
You must seek legal assistance as soon as possible because there are timelines to sue. If you do not file your claim within the time limit, you might lose your right to file a claim and receive compensation. A two-year statute of limitations applies to those affected by defective products. However, there are some exceptions that might apply and lengthen your deadline to sue. For more information on your statute of limitations and the exceptions that might apply to your claim, you must immediately contact our attorneys. Our attorneys will evaluate your claim and give you the information you need to thoroughly understand the timeline in which you should file your claim.
Normandie Law Firm
Our law firm has helped the victims of defective products for many years. Unsuspecting victims suddenly suffer injuries because companies sell substandard products. All companies must ensure that their products are designed and manufactured in a way that promotes safety. If products can cause injuries, products must contain the proper warning labels. Many companies release products even though they can be dangerous and cause serious injuries. When consumers suffer injuries because of defective products, they can sue companies and recover compensation. If you were injured by LEDVANCE’s defective light kits, the attorneys at Normandie Law could help you file a claim and recover the compensation you deserve.
Our law firm offers free consultations and free second opinions to encourage all those with potential claims to seek legal assistance. Many people do not take action because they fear the legal process and its fees. At our law firm, we provide these free services to ensure that all victims have access to legal information. During free consultations and free second opinions, our attorneys are available to answer all questions and address all concerns. Whether you are starting your claim or trying to get your claim back on the right track, our attorneys will provide you with the legal assistance you need. Unlike many attorneys that rush through their client’s cases and consultations, our attorneys will give you all the time necessary to ensure your claim’s success. Speaking to our attorneys is simple—you simply have to contact our law firm and schedule an appointment to visit our firm.
Our free consultations and free second opinions are available through our firm’s Zero-Fee guarantee. Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that our clients never have to worry about paying any upfront fees for any of our legal services. Our law firm is also strictly based on contingency; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay any legal fees until our attorneys win their claim. If you do not recover compensation, you do not pay any legal fees. Do not hesitate to contact our law firm—our experienced attorneys are ready to help you fight for your rights.
