On July 22, 2020, Cookware Company issued a recall for the Greenpan SimmerLite Dutch Ovens with Lid. According to the recall, number 20-151, the lid on the Dutch oven can explode (while it is inside the oven); this poses a significant risk of injury and burns to the consumer. The recall has affected approximately 11,160 items.
The recall specifically involves the Greenpan Simmerlite Dutch Ovens with Lide, which were available in six sizes (3.5Q to 7.0Q) and in black metallic and smoky sky blue colors. “THE DUTCH OVEN” and “GREENPAN” are imprinted on the top of the lid. On the bottom of the lid. “Dishwasher Safe” is imprinted, along with “The Dutch Oven Designed and Engineered in Belgium.” On the bottom of the oven, “Original GreenPan with Magneto2 Induction Technology All Heat Source Including Induction” can be found. The back of the side handles have a four-digit date laser etched on. The UPC code is located on the bottom of the product box (under the barcode).
The recall specifically includes the following products (and UPC codes):
- GreenPan Simmerlite 3.5Q covered Dutch oven (885837016505)
- GreenPan Simmerlite 4.5Q covered Dutch oven (885837016512)
- GreenPan Simmerlite 5.5Q covered (round) Dutch oven (885837016529)
- GreenPan Simmerlite 7Q covered Dutch oven (885837017922)
- GreenPan Simmerlite 6.5Q oval Dutch oven (885837017939)
- GreenPan SimmerLite 5.5Q oval Dutch oven (885837019681)
The defective Dutch ovens were available online via Greenpan.us, Amazon.com, Macys.com, Food52.com, Surlatable.com, as well as at independent gourmet kitchen stores around the country. The product was available from September 2018 through May 2020 for prices ranging between $100 and $170 each.
According to the recall, there has been at least four consumer reports of incidents involving the Dutch ovens. Three of these reports consist of the lid exploding while inside the oven; at least one of these reports resulting in property damage. According to the company, no injuries have been reported.
The company is urging affected consumers to stop using the Dutch Ovens included in the recall and contact them for either a full refund or a free replacement glass lid. Should you agree to either a refund or a replacement of the lid? The answer to that question depends on whether you or your family were harmed in any way.
Were you or a member of your family harmed as a direct result of the defective product? If so, you should seek legal assistance to explore your legal options as you might have grounds to file a product liability claim. If you would like to learn more about your right to file a product liability claim, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible.
At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have may years of experience handling a variety of claims, including product liability claims. Our defective product attorneys are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to hold the negligent company accountable for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered. If you are ready to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with our experts as soon as possible.
Understanding the Risk Present in the Defective Product
According to the recall, the product represents a burn and injury risk to consumers. Specifically, the lid of the Dutch oven can explode while it is inside the oven. Without a doubt, consumers could suffer burns varying in severity and degree. In addition, the force of the explosion could cause pieces of the lid to be launched out of the oven, possibly striking consumers; this could lead to facial injuries, lacerations, and other harm, for example. Besides harm to consumers, the defective product could also lead to property damage – specifically damage to the oven in which it was in during the explosion. Regardless of the harm/damages resulting from the defective product, affected consumers should explore the possibility of pursuing a product liability claim.
What is Product Liability?
Product liability determines your right to pursue the company that contributed to the harm that you or a member of your family suffered. Based on the concept of product liability, all companies owe their consumers a duty of care. This duty of care means that companies must test and inspect their products to ensure that they are safe to be released to consumers. Testing and inspecting products allows companies to quickly identify and address the defects present in their products. By failing to do so, companies are breaching their duty of care and putting their consumers at risk of suffering harm. When a consumer is harmed directly due to the defective product and the breach of duty, the company could be liable for all the harm suffered. Because of this, affected consumers could sue – they could file product liability claims. If you would like to learn more about product liability and your right to sue, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible.
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Affected Consumers Should Follow Important Steps
If you or a member of your family suffered harm associated with the defective Dutch Oven recalled by Cookware Company (or any other defective product), there are a number of steps that you should follow to ensure that you can take legal action against the liable company. What should you do? Consider the following recommendations:
- Take photos of all injuries suffered
- Take photos of any property damage caused by the incident
- Take photos of the defective product
- Seek medical care for all harm resulting from the incident
- Contact the company to report the incident and the harm suffered
- Do not agree to a refund, a free repair, or a free replacement
- Do not agree to return the defective product under any circumstances
- Speak to witnesses
- Gather any home security footage that might have captured the incident
- Collect all medical records
- Collect all property damage records
- Collect all records associated with the purchase of the defective product
- Seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm as soon as possible
You Could Recover Monetary Compensation
If your product liability claim against Cookware Company is successful, you could be eligible to recover monetary compensation for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered due to the defective product. Based on the details surrounding your claim, you could recover compensation for some of the following:
- Medical bills
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Funeral costs
- Burial costs
- Loss of consortium
- Punitive damages
The type as well as amount of compensation that you could recover if your claim is successful will always be based on the details surrounding your claim; therefore, you should speak with a defective product attorney to learn more about your right to sue as soon as possible. Our lawyers will aggressively fight for your right to recover the highest amount of compensation available for your claim.
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.
File Within the Statute of Limitations
All claims, including product liability claims, are subject to a statute of limitations – which determines the exact length of time that claimants have to sue. If claimants do not file their claims within the time allowed by the statute of limitations, they will lose their right to sue. Because of that, it is essential that you have a thorough understanding of the statute of limitations that applies to your claim.
How much time do you have to sue? In California, claimants interested in pursuing product liability claims normally have to file within a two-year statute of limitations. However, it is very likely for exceptions to apply – exceptions that could toll or pause the deadline and, ultimately, extend the time that you have to sue. To ensure that you have a better understanding of the statute of limitations that applies to your claim, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm immediately.
Contact Normandie Law Firm Today
Were you or a member of your family harmed due to the defective Dutch Ovens recalled by Cookware Company? If so, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with absolutely all the information that you need to pursue your defective product claim against Cookware Company. If you would like to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm, do not hesitate to contact Normandie Law Firm today.
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