On September 9, 2020, Cycling Sports Group issued a recall for their Front Racks with Bamboo Trays – a product design for bicycles. According to the recall, number 20-179, the affected front racks on the bicycles can suddenly detach, causing the bicycles’ front wheel to come to an abrupt stop; this poses a significant fall risk to consumers. The recall has affected approximately 1,975 products in the U.S.
The recall specifically includes the Front Rack with a Bamboo Tray for the Cycling Sports Group Cannondale Treadwell bicycles. The rack’s frame is black metal; the tray is bamboo. The bamboo tray has “ISO11243:2016 YUENI MAX 10KG” printed on it.
The recalled racks were available from April 2019 through June 2020 both as original equipment sold with bicycles and sold separately as ad-on equipment. The bicycles sold with the defective front racks were sold for prices ranging from $950 through $2,750. The racks that were available as ad-on equipment were sold for approximately $100 each.
According to the company, there have been at least two reports of the tray detaching and coming into contact with the bicycle wheel; one of the reports included a fall which resulted in minor cuts and bruising, while the other included bruising and a concussion.
The company is urging all consumers affected by the recall to immediately stop riding their bicycles until the defective front rack is removed; additionally, affected consumers are being urged to contact either an authorized Cannondale dealer or the company directly to arrange a free repair.
What should you do? The answer to this question depends on whether the defective product caused you or a member of your family to suffer harm. If the defective bicycle front rack directly led to an incident that caused harm, you should not simply agree to a free repair – rather, you should consider taking legal action against the company. Afterall, no harm would have occurred if the product was not defective in the first place.
Based on the details surrounding the incident – and the harm that you or a member of your family experienced – you might have grounds to pursue a claim. More specifically, you might have the right to pursue a product liability claim. If you are interested in learning more about your right to sue for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered, do not hestiate 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 product liability claims. Our lawyers are ready to help you pursue your claim against the negligent company that contributed to the harm that you or a member of your family suffered. If you would like to discuss your current situation with the experienced attorneys at our firm, do not hesitate to contact us at your earliest convenience.
The Risk Associated with the Defective Front Rack
Because the recalled front racks can detach and come into contact with the bicycles’ front wheel causing it to suddenly stop, consumers are at risk of experiencing a bicycle accident. Bicycle accidents are among the most dangerous types of incidents that individuals could suffer. Bicycle sudden stops can cause bicyclists to fall and suffer injuries. Victims could suffer a number of injuries, which include the following: head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, spinal cord injuries, joint injuries, fractures, nerve injuries, muscle injuries, ligament injuries, scrapes, bruises, sprains/strains, and lacerations, for instance. In some cases, the injuries that victims suffer could be fatal. Regardless of the specific harm that you or a member of your family suffered due to a defective product, you should consider your legal options.
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You Could Sue Based on Product Liability
You might have grounds to sue for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered because of a defective product. More specifically, you might have grounds to sue based on the concept of product liability. What is product liability? Product liability determines that all companies owe their consumers a duty of care – a duty to ensure that their products are completely safe for their consumers to use. Because of this duty of care owed to consumers, companies must routinely subject their products to thorough tests and inspections to be able to identify and address the hazards or defects present in their products. However, companies can breach their duty of care. They can fail to exercise their duty of care and negligently release defective products to the public. The breach of duty can lead to an incident, which can result in harm.
When the harm that a consumer suffers can be directly associated with a breached duty of care (or the negligence of a company), the company could be held accountable for all the harm suffered. This means that affected consumers could sue. If you are interested in learning more about your right to sue based on the concept of product liability, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible.
What Should You Do after an Incident?
After suffering harm associated with a defective product, affected parties should consider doing the following to prepare to pursue their claims:
- Take photos of all injuries associated with the defective product
- Take photos of the defective product
- Take photos of any property damage caused by the incident
- Stop using the product and leave it as-is (do not tamper with it in any way)
- Contact the company to report the situation
- Do not agree to return the defective product under any circumstance
- Do not agree to a free repair
- Do not agree to a free replacement
- Do not agree to a refund
- Speak to witnesses and collect their contact information
- Collect any video footage that captured the incident (such as surveillance footage or body-cam footage)
- Gather all relevant medical records associated with the harm resulting from the incident
- Gather records associated with the purchase of the defective product
- Seek legal assistance with a product liability attorney
You Could Recover Compensation If You Win
Based on the details surrounding your product liability claim against the company, you might be eligible to receive monetary compensation if your claim is ultimately successful. What could you receive? The type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive will always be based on the details surrounding your claim (such as the extent of the damages and the fees associated with the incident, for example).
You could receive some of the following:
- Medical bills
- Lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Legal fees
- 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 receive if your claim is successful, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are dedicated to helping to recover the highest amount of compensation available for your claim. They are ready to aggressively fight for your right to recover the compensation that you are owed.
Is there a Class Action Lawsuit?
Can I file a class action lawsuit? How can I join or be a part of a class action lawsuit on this case? If the defective product harmed many parties, then it is likely that there is a class action claim in which you could participate. A class action lawyer can help you figure out how to join the specific class action lawsuit. In some cases, there might be mass torts rather than a class action lawsuit – mass torts are single claims against the same company. For more information about how to proceed with your claim, do not hesitate to contact our recall lawyers as soon as possible.
The Statute of Limitations
A statute of limitations determines the specific length of time that claimants have to pursue their claims; if claimants do not file their claims within the appropriate length of time, they could lose their right to sue. Because of this, you must have a thorough understanding of the statute of limitations which applies to your claim. In California, product liability claims are normally subject to a two-year statute of limitations; this means that claimants only have two years to file their claims against the liable company. In some cases, however, exceptions to the statute of limitations could apply – which could essentially toll the applicable deadline. For more information about filing your claim within the appropriate deadline, contact our firm immediately.
Contact Our Firm at Your Earliest Convenience
Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm with many years of experience handling all sorts of injury claims – always fighting for the rights of victims and their families. Would you like to discuss your product liability claim with the experts at our firm? If so, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with our lawyers at your earliest convenience.
When you contact our firm, you will find that we provide free legal services. Our free legal services include both free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our lawyers will be available to answer questions and address concerns. You can be certain that our lawyers are ready to provide you with all the information that you need to pursue your product liability claim against the negligent company. If you would like to benefit from our free legal services and speak with our lawyers, contact our firm today.
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