On April 23, 2020, Leviton issues a recall for their 50 ampere, non-NEMA electrical connectors, plugs, receptacles, and inlets. According to the recall (recall number 20-112), the electrical devices have mislabeled terminal markings; this defect poses a significant shock risk to consumers. The recall has affected approximately 98,000 units in the U.S.
The recall includes the Leviton 50-ampere, non-NEMA electrical connectors, receptacles, plugs, and inlet attachment devices – which are all used to transmit electrical power to equipment not hard-wired to a power source. “Leviton” is printed on all the affected devices. Affected date codes can also be found on the products – on the back covers of pugs and connects as well as on the side housing of inlets and receptacles (and on the labels on product boxes).
The following model numbers are included in the recall:
- 3762C
- 3763C
- 3764C
- 3765C
- 3769
- 3771
- 3775
- 3777
- 6360CR
- 6364CR
- 6365CR
- 6369CR
- 6370R
- 6375R
- 7379
- 7764C
- 7765C
- 7958
- CS6360C
- CS6361C
- CS6364C
- CS6364W
- CS6365C
- CS6365W
- CS6369
- CS6370
- CS6375
- CS6377
- CS8264C
- CS8265C
- CS8269
- CS8275
- CS8464C
- CS84645C
- CS8469
- CS8164C
- CS8169
- CS8175
- CS8364C
- CS8365C
- CS8369
- CS837-410-5W1
- CS8375
The following date codes are included in the recall:
- 1E19C0
- 1E29C0
- 1E39C0
- 1E49C0
- 1E59C0
- 1F19C0
- 1F29C0
- 1F39C0
- 1F49C0
- 1G19C0
- 1G29C0
- 1G39C0
- 1G49C0
- 1H19C0
- 1H29C0
- 1H49C0
- 1I19C0
- 1I29C0
- 1I39C0
- 1I49C0
- 1I59C0
- 1J19C0
- 1J29C0
- 1J39C0
- 1J49C0
- 1K19C0
- 1K29C0
- 1K39C0
- 1K49C0
- 1K59C0
- 1L19C0
- 1L29C0
All electrical connectors that do not have a blue dot on the device and on the packaging are included in the recall. The defective electrical distributors were available online via Amazon.com from May 2019 through January 2020; the products were sold for prices ranging from $40 to $90.
According to Leviton, the company has received at least four reports of mismarked electrical devices; this includes at least one report of electrical shock to a consumer and three reports of property damage (albeit minor) to the equipment being used with the electrical devices.
The company is urging all affected consumers to stop using the recalled electrical devices, disconnect power to them, and contact them for a free replacement of the defective product. Should you follow these recommendations? The answer to this question is simple: if neither you nor your family suffered any harm associated with the defective product, you should follow the company’s recommendations. However, if the defective product directly contributed to the harm that you or a member of our family suffered, you should never follow the recommendations of the company (besides stopping the use of the defective product).
What should you do? You should explore the possibility of pursing a product liability claim against Leviton. Instead of following the company’s recommendations, you should contact an experienced lawyer and explore your legal options. Depending on the details surrounding the incident and the harm caused by the defective product, you might have grounds to file a product liability claim against Leviton or any other company that negligently contributed to the harm that you suffered. If you would like to learn more about your right to pursue a product liability claim against the company that negligently contributed to the harm that you or a member of your family suffered, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our 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. Our product liability lawyers are dedicated to representing all victims and helping them recover the compensation that they are owed. Regardless of the details surrounding your claim, you can be certain that the experienced lawyers at our firm are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to successfully file a lawsuit and reach a positive claim outcome. If you would like to discuss the possibility of pursuing a claim with the experts at Normandie Law Firm at your earliest convenience.
The Danger Associated with the Defective Electrical Devices
As mentioned above, the defective products pose a risk of shock to consumers due to mislabeled terminals. Electric shock is often considered a minor injury. Although electric shock could be minor, electric shock can also be severe. Depending on the details surrounding the incident, electric shock could result in a number of injuries. For example, if the shock occurs in an elevated area, the victim could suffer falling injuries. Thermal burns, muscle injuries, tissue injuries, and nerve injuries are also possible. In some cases, cardiac arrest can occur. Regardless of the harm that you or a member of your family suffered associated with a defective product, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance immediately – you might have grounds to file a product liability claim for the harm suffered.
Understanding Product Liability and Your Right to Sue
Do you have the right to sue for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered? Based on the details surrounding the incident and the circumstances in which it occurred, you might have to pursue a claim. Your right to pursue a claim will likely be based on the concept of product liability. This is because companies owe their consumers a duty of care – a duty to ensure that all their products are completely safe for consumers to use. Companies exercise this duty of care by testing and inspecting their products; this allows them to identify and address any hazards present in their products. When companies breach their duty of care and fail to identify and address the hazards present in their products, they put their consumers at risk of injuries. When a breached duty of care directly leads to the harm that a consumer suffers, the company could be liable for all harm suffered. This means that the injured consumer could sue; specifically, the injured consumer could file a product liability claim. For more information about product liability and your right to sue, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm immediately.
Could You Recover Compensation?
Based on the details surrounding your claim, you might be eligible to recover monetary compensation upon reaching a successful claim outcome. Could you really be eligible to recover compensation? If so, how much compensation could you be awarded? Although the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to recover will likely vary, some of the types of compensation that might be available for you to recover could include some of the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Property damages
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of consortium
- Punitive damages
For more information about the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to recover if your claim reaches a successful outcome, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm. Our product liability lawyers are ready to aggressively fight for your right to recover the highest amount of compensation available for your claim. Our lawyers will not rest until you are rightfully compensated for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered.
What Should You Do?
Unfortunately, many consumers do not know what to do after being harmed by a defective product; in many cases, consumers simply do nothing – and they never hold negligent companies accountable for the harm caused by defective products. What should you do if you or a member of your family suffered harm associated with a defective product?
Consider the following recommendations:
- Take photos of any visible injuries suffered
- Take photos of any damage to the defective product
- Take photos of any property damage resulting from the incident
- Seek medical attention immediately
- Contact the company to report the defect and the harm suffered
- Do not agree to a free replacement or a free repair
- Do not agree to a refund or to store credit
- Do not agree to return the defective product
- Do not tamper with the defective product in any way
- Gather all medical records associated with the harm suffered
- Gather any surveillance footage that might have captured the incident
- Gather documents relevant to the property damage caused by the incident
- Gather documents relevant to the purchase of the defective product
- Seek legal assistance immediately
When affected consumers follow the recommendations listed above, they are essentially preparing to pursue a claim. Although following the recommendations listed above does not guarantee a successful claim outcome, doing so can facilitate the legal process. If you would like to learn more about the steps listed above, do not hesitate to contact our experts immediately.
The Statute of Limitations that Applies to Your Claim
Without a doubt, you have the right to pursue a claim if a defective product contributed to the harm that you suffered. However, you could lose the right to sue under certain circumstances – specifically if you fail to file your claim within the appropriate length of time. All claims are subject to a statute of limitations, a statute of limitations that determines the length of time that claimants have to sue; if claimants fail to file their claims within the time allowed by the statute of limitations, they could lose their right to sue. How long do you have to pursue your claim? In California, product liability claims are typically subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that claimants only have two years to file their claims. However, it is possible for exceptions to the statute of limitations to apply. Exceptions could toll or pause the deadline that applies to the claim. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the statute of limitations that applies to your product liability claim, do not hestiate to contact our law firm at your earliest convenience.
Contact Normandie Law Firm Immediately
Did you or a member of your family suffer harm associated with the recalled electrical devices? If so, you might have grounds to take legal action against the company that negligently contributed to the harm suffered. Are you interested in learning more about the possibility of taking legal action against Leviton or any other company that released the defective product? If so, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm immediately. At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have many years of experience handling product liability claims – always representing the best interests of affected consumers. If you are ready to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm, do not hesitate to contact us at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to successfully sue for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered.
At Normandie Law Firm, we are dedicated to giving affected parties the representation that they need to begin or continue their claims against the company that negligently caused the harm suffered. Our firm offers free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with all the guidance necessary to pursue a successful claim outcome. If you would like to benefit from our free legal services, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience – our lawyers will provide you with all the information necessary to pursue your claim.
At our firm, we offer a Zero-Fee guarantee – our guarantee ensure that clients never have to worry about having to pay upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Because our firm is also strictly based on contingency, our clients will not be required to pay anything until after reaching a successful claim outcome. In other words, you will only have to pay if you win – if you do not win, you will not be responsible for paying anything.
Are you ready to discuss the possible of pursuing a product liability claim with the experts at our firm? If so, do not hestiate to contact us at your earliest convenience.
