On November 13, 2019, Mystery Ranch issued a recall (number 20-708) for their Quick Draw Side Arm Holster. According to the recall, the retention strap can suddenly become disconnected from the holster, allowing the handgun to fall. This creates the risk of the gun discharging unexpectedly which can be very dangerous to consumers.
According to the recall, approximately 500 units have been affected. The recall specifically involves the Mystery Ranch Quick Draw Side Arm Holster – Semi-Auto. These holsters are designed for use with semi-automatic guns. The holsters have a hypalon exterior (in camel), foam cushioning, and a snap closure.
The following information is printed on the tracking tag inside the holster: 28 May 2019; bundle number 294411; line S-B; inspection M-V. UPC number 888564163139 is printed on the packaging of the recalled holsters.
The defective gun holsters were sold from August 2019 to October 2019 for approximately $25 each. The defective gun holsters were available for purchase nationwide at the following locations:
- Al’s Sporting Goods
- Archery Country
- Bering’s
- Bink’s Outfitters
- Bull Basin Archery
- Captial Sports
- Farwest Sports
- Gardenswartz Sporting Goods Archery
- Pappas Trading Post
- Rusted Moon Outfitters,
- Scheels, Shedhorn Sports,
- Trail Head Montana,
- Wind River Outdoor Company
The defective gun holsters were also available online via the following:
- Al’s Sporting Goods
- Archery Country
- Bering’s
- goHUNT.com
- Mountain Archery
- MysteryRanch.com
- Scheels
- Schnee’s
- Shedhorn Sports
- TacticalGear.com
So far, Mystery Ranch has received at least 42 reports of the retention strap disconnecting from the holster. There has only been one report of a gun unexpectedly falling out of the gun holster. There haven’t been any reports of injuries.
However, it is possible that there have been many unreported incidents and unreported injuries associated with the defective gun holster. If you or a member of your family suffered any type of harm associated with the defective product, it is essential that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible.
Depending on the specific details of the incident and the harm that you suffered, you might have grounds to file a product liability claim for the harm that you suffered. If you would like to learn more about your right to file a product liability claim for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered due to the defective gun holster, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible.
Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm with many years of experience handling all sorts of claims – including product liability claims. At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers are ready to guide you throughout the legal process and help you reach a successful outcome. Our product liability attorneys are ready to fight for your right to be rightfully compensated. If you would like to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm, do not hesitate to contact us immediately.
The Dangers of the Defective Gun Holsters
According to the recall mentioned above, a defective retention strap can suddenly become disconnected and cause the gun in the holster to fall, potentially discharging. If the gun fires upon falling from the holster, injuries could occur.
Some of the harm associated with discharging guns include the following: flesh wounds; nerve, ligament, and muscle damage; traumatic brain injuries; shattered bones; soft tissue injuries; hemorrhaging; spinal cord injuries; paralysis (quadriplegia and paraplegia alike); organ damage; coma; death.
If you own one of the defective gun holsters and suffered any sort of harm, it is essential that you seek the appropriate medical care. After you have received the necessary treatment to address your injuries, it is essential that you explore the possibility of pursuing a claim and fighting for your right to recover compensation for the harm that you suffered.
Understanding Product Liability
Is Mystery Ranch liable for the harm that you suffered because of their defective gun holsters? Based on product liability, companies could be liable for the harm that their consumer suffered, given that the harm consumers suffered was directly associated with a defect in the product’s design, labeling, or manufacturing. All companies have a duty of care towards their consumers – they must ensure that their products are safe for consumer use. This means that companies must thoroughly inspect their products and subject them to tests to ensure that they are safe to be used by consumers.
When companies fail to inspect and test their products, it is also likely that they fail to identify and address any hazards present in their products. This represents a breached duty of care. As soon as a breach of duty results in an incident that ends in any sort of harm to the consumer, the company could be found liable.
If you would like to learn more about establishing liability for any incidents involving the Mystery Ranch gun holsters that were recently recalled, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance at your earliest convenience.
Suing and Recovering Compensation
Based on product liability, you might be able to file a product liability lawsuit if you were harmed due to a defective product. This means that you could also be eligible or receive monetary compensation upon reaching a positive claim outcome. If you are thinking of the possibility of pursuing a claim, you might also be thinking of the specific compensation that you could be eligible to recover. Could you really be compensated? What type of compensation could you receive? How much compensation could you be eligible to receive?
The type and amount of compensation that you might be eligible to recover if your claim reaches a successful outcome will always depend on the specific details surrounding your claim. Although every claim is different, the compensation that you could recover could include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Loss of consortium
- Funeral and burial costs
- Punitive damages
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 highest amount of compensation available for your claim. Our product liability lawyers are ready to aggressively fight for your right to recover the compensation that you are owed. For more information about the type and amount of compensation that you could recover if your product liability claim is successful, do not hesitate to contact our firm at your earliest convenience.
Important Steps to Consider
If you are interested in pursuing a product liability claim against Mystery ranch, it is essential that you take the appropriate actions as soon as possible. Taking the necessary steps will help you prepare to file a claim and will facilitate the entire legal process. You should consider the following recommendations:
- Seek medical care immediately
- Photograph your injuries and the defective product (and of any property damage)
- Take note of any cameras that could have captured footage of your incident
- Speak to witnesses and father their contact information
- Contact the company to report the incident and all harm suffered
- Refuse to return the defective product
- Refuse a partial or full refund
- Refuse a free repair
- Collect all documents related to the purchase of the defective gun holster
- Seek the expertise of a product liability attorney
If you would like to learn more about the important steps that you should follow if you are interested in pursuing a product liability claim, do not hesitate to contact our law firm today. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to sue Mystery Ranch and hold the company accountable for the harm that you suffered.
How Long Do You Have to Sue?
Although following the steps above could help you prepare to pursue your claim, following the steps can quickly prove pointless if you fail to file within the appropriate length of time. In fact, many people with legitimate claims lose their right to sue simply because they fail to file within the appropriate length of time. All claims are subject to a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations determines the specific length of time that claimants have to file their claims. If claimants do not file on time, they could lose their right to sue, and their right to receive any form of compensation.
What deadline applies to your claim? In California, product liability claims are typically subjected to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that claimants only have two years to file their claims. However, exceptions could apply. Therefore, it is essential for those interested in filing a claim to discuss any applicable deadlines with an attorney. If you would like to learn more about the statute of limitations that applies to your claim, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with our experts immediately.
Contact Normandie Law Firm Immediately
If you are interesting in filing a product liability claim against Mystery Ranch, it is essential that you seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers have many years of experience handling claims and helping victims and their families to recover the compensation that they deserve. When you contact our firm, you will be able to benefit from our free legal services – which include 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, ensuring that you have access to all the information that you need to pursue your claim.
Our free legal services are available as part of our Zero-Fee guarantee, which ensures that our clients never have to pay any upfront fees. Because our firm is also based on contingency, our clients will not have to pay anything until after their claims reach successful outcomes. If you are ready to discuss your claim with our lawyers, do not hesitate to contact our firm today.
