On September 9, 2020, Roya Gourmet issued a recall for their Patio 2-Burner Propane Gas Grills with Side Shelves. According to the recall, number 20-178, the plastic regulator hose on the grill can melt and catch fire; this represents a significant fire risk to consumers. The recall has affected approximately 1,100 products.
The recall specifically includes the Royal Gourmet Patio 2-Burner deluxe gas grills, which have a porcelain cast iron firebox that houses the two stainless steel burners (delivering 24,000 BTUs total) and two shelves.
The model numbers affected by the recall include the following:
- GG2004 (red)
- GG2005 (black)
- GG2006 (silver)
The model numbers are located on the rear-base of the grills.
The date codes associated with the recalled products include the following:
- EBA20170525D-1
- EBA20170525D-2
- EBA20170525D-3
The recalled grills were available exclusively online at Wayfair.com. They were available from August 2017 through November 2019 for approximately $240 each.
According to the company, there have been at least six reported incidents of the grills catching on fire; however, the company claims that no injuries have been reported.
The company is urging all consumers affected by the recall to stop using the grills and contact them for a free accessory repair kit. Should you agree to this? If the defective grill did not lead to any harm, there is no issue with the solution suggested by the company. However, if the grill directly contributed to the harm that you or a member suffered, you should not accept any offers or suggestions made by the company. Rather, you should explore the legal options available to you.
What are your legal options? Based on the details surrounding the incident and the harm that you or a member of your family suffered, you might have grounds to sue. That is, you might have grounds to pursue a product liability claim. If you would like to learn more about your right to pursue a product liability claim for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered due to a defective product, such as the defective Royal Gourmet grills, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible.
At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a successful claim outcome and recover the compensation that you are owed. Our lawyers have many years of experience handling all sorts of claims, including product liability claims. Our attorneys are not afraid to hold negligent companies accountable for the harm that innocent consumers suffered. Are you interested in discussing your current situation with a product liability lawyer? If so, contact our firm today.
The Defective Grill Poses a Risk to Consumers
As explained above, the grills were recalled because a plastic regulator hose can melt and catch fire. If this occurs, without a doubt, consumers are at risk of suffering significant harm. A fire can lead to burn injuries, smoke inhalation injuries, and property damage, for instance. Burn injuries can vary in severity (in degrees) and lead to permanent scarring, nerve damage, muscle damage, ligament damage, bone damage, and even amputations. Smoke inhalation injuries could cause respiratory injuries and possibly brain damage. Both burn injuries and smoke inhalation injuries can be fatal in some circumstances. Property damage is also a possibility – including damage to surrounding personal property and even damage to structures. Regardless of the harm or damages resulting from the defective product, you should explore the legal options available to you and your family – you might have grounds to pursue a claim.
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Product Liability – You Can Sue
Could you sue for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered due to a defective product? Based o the details surrounding the incident, you might have the right to sue. More specifically, you could sue based on the concept of product liability. What is product liability? Product liability is defined as the legal liability that a manufacturer incurs for producing (or selling) defective product.
Based on product liability, all companies owe their consumers a duty of care – they have the duty to ensure that the products that they make available to their consumers are completely safe for their consumers to use. To exercise the duty of care owed to their consumers, companies must test and inspect their products thoroughly; this allows them to identify and address any dangerous conditions, such as defects in design, labeling, or manufacturing, before releasing the products to the public. The duty of care owed to consumers can be breached, however, and consumers could be put at risk. A breached duty of care can quickly lead to an incident which can lead to harm to innocent and unsuspecting consumers.
Because of product liability, whenever a breached duty of care leads to harm, the company could be accountable. This means that affected consumers and their families could sue the liable companies. If you would like to learn more about your right to sue Royal Gourmet for the harm that you or your family suffered, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience. Our product liability lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way.
You Can Recover Compensation
As explained above, you could sue for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered. If your claim is successful, you could be eligible to recover compensation for any harm or damages resulting from the incident. How much could you receive? What type of compensation could you recover? Based on the details surrounding your claim, you could be eligible to recover compensation for some of the following: medical bills, lost earnings, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, funeral an burial costs, punitive damages, and legal fees. Because the type and amount of compensation that you could receive depends strictly on the details surrounding your claim, you should seek legal assistance immediately to gain a better understanding of the time that you have to sue. When you allow our experienced attorneys to evaluate your claim, you can trust that our lawyers will not rest until you recover the compensation that you are owed.
Recommended Steps to Take
If you or a member of your family suffered harm associated with a defective product, you should follow the steps listed below:
- Take photos of the harm suffered
- Take photos of the defective product
- Take photos of any property damage resulting from the incident
- Keep the defective product as-is, in a safe place (do not tamper with it)
- Seek medical care as soon as possible
- Contact the company and report the incident
- Do not agree to a free repair or free replacement
- Do not agree to return the defective product to the company (or to dispose of the product)
- Do not agree to a refund (or to store credit)
- Speak to witnesses (gather their contact information)
- Gather any surveillance footage that captured the incident
- Collect records associated with the purchase of the defective product
- Collect all medical records surrounding the incident
- Gather any records of lost wages, if applicable
- Seek the legal opinion of a product liability lawyer immediately
Following the aforementioned steps ensures that you gather all the tools necessary to be able to pursue your claim. For more information regarding what you should do after a defective product incident, contact our firm today.
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 are subject to a deadline – or a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations ensures that claims are filed promptly. If claimants do not file their claims within the time allowed by the statute of limitations that applies to their claim, they could lose their right to sue. Because of this, it is important that claimants have an in-depth understanding of applicable deadlines.
In California, product liability claims along with most other personal injury claims are normally subject to a two-year statute of limitations. This means that claimants only have two years to file their claims, and they risk their right to sue if they take longer. However, it is also important to know that exceptions can apply. Certain exceptions can toll or pause the statute of limitations – affecting the time available to sue.
To ensure that you are aware of the exact length of time that you have to pursue your claim, contact our firm today.
Contact Our Firm
The product liability lawyers at Normandie Law Firm are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a successful claim outcome. Our firm offers free legal services, which include free consultations as well as free second opinions. These free legal services ensure that our clients have access to the expertise necessary to pursue their claims. During our free legal services, our experts will be available to provide you with all the information that you need to reach a successful claim outcome. If you would like to benefit from our free legal services, contact our firm today.
At Normandie Law Firm, we offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, which ensures that our clients are not required to pay upfront legal fees. In addition, our firm is based on contingency; therefore, our clients will only be responsible for legal fees after reaching a successful claim outcome. You will not pay if you do not win.
If you would like to speak with the experts at our firm, contact us today.
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