On January 23, 2020, Varidesk issued a recall for their Stand2Learn Stools. According to the recall, recall number 20-054, the foot support on the stools were improperly welded; therefore, the foot support can break and pose a fall risk to consumers. According to the recall, approximately 4,700 units of the product have been affected. The recall includes the adjustable-height stools designed for students. The stools’ height ranges from 19 inches to 33 inches. The stools are gray steel and have a black padded seat. The stools also have four stabilizing cross-bars supporting the legs as well as the adjustable footpads for leveling. The stools’ model number (42058) can be found underneath the seat; the UPC code (8-13866-02360-7) can be found on the product packaging. The defective stools were sold online via Varidesk.com, Schoolspecialities.com, Wayfair.com, and Amazon.com. The stools were also available through corporate sales and third-party sellers. The stools were sold for about $95 each and were sold between June 2018 and November 2019.
According to the recall, the company has received at least seven reports of the foot support bars on the stools suddenly breaking off. Allegedly, no injuries have been reported. The company is urging consumers to stop using the recalled stools and contact the company for a full refund. Without a doubt, it could be tempting to simply contact the company to request a refund after learning that one of the products which you purchased is defective and has been recalled. However, if you or a member of your family suffered any type of harm because of the defective product, you should never even consider the possibility of accepting a refund.
If you or a member of your family suffered harm, you should consider the possibility of pursuing a product liability claim. You might have grounds to sue Varidesk for the harm suffered. Specifically, you might have grounds to file a product liability claim against Varidesk. If you would like to learn more about taking legal action against Varidesk for the harm resulting from one of their stools, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm at your earliest convenience.
The Dangers of the Defective Stools
According to the recall, the foot supports on the stools can break and pose a fall risk to consumers. If a consumer falls because the foot support on a stool unexpectedly breaks, the consumer could suffer a number of injuries, which could include some of the following:
- Head injuries
- Facial injuries
- Ocular injuries
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Fractures
- Nerve injuries
- Ligament damage
- Muscle damage
- Scrapes
- Lacerations
- Bruises
Regardless of the specific type of harm suffered, victims might require some sort of treatment. If victims suffer extensive injuries, some of the harm suffered could have lasting, permanent consequences. Depending on the details surrounding the incident, you might even have grounds to pursue a claim for the harm suffered. For more information, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm immediately.
About Product Liability
Is the company liable for the harm suffered? Is Varidesk liable for the harm associated with their defective stools? Based on product liability, Varidesk could be liable. What is product liability? Based on product liability, all companies have a duty of care towards their consumers. Companies have the duty to ensure that their products are completely safe for their consumers to use. To ensure the safety of their products, companies must subject their products to tests and inspections; this allows companies to identify any hazards and quickly address them. If companies fail to identify and address hazards present in their products, they are breaching their duty of care towards consumers and are putting them at risk of injury.
Hazards can exist in a product’s design, labeling, or manufacturing. These hazards (such as the improperly welded foot support bar) could contribute to an incident (such as a consumer falling) which can result in injuries. If a defective product directly contributes to the injuries that a consumer suffered, the company could be found at-fault based on product liability.
If you would like to learn more about product liability, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with our law firm at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with all the information that you need to learn more about product liability and how it applies to your specific situation.
Do You Have the Right to Sue?
Do you have the right to sue Varidesk for the harm resulting from their defective product? As explained above, companies could be liable for the harm consumers suffer based on product liability. If you can establish liability, you will likely have grounds to pursue a product liability claim for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered because of the defective product. For more information on your right to sue based on product liability, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm at your earliest convenience.
Could You Recover Monetary Compensation?
Do you have the right to recover monetary compensation for the harm caused by the defective product? Depending on the details surrounding your claim – and whether your claim reaches a successful outcome – you could be eligible to recover monetary compensation.
Some of the compensation that you could be eligible to receive could include the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Funeral and burial costs
- Punitive damages
If you would like to learn more about the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive if your product liability claim against Varidesk reaches a successful outcome, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm at your earliest convenience. Our defective product lawyers are ready to help you recover the maximum amount of compensation available for your claim. Whether our lawyers have to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a verdict, you can trust that they will do everything within their reach to ensure that you recover the compensation that you deserve.
What Should You Do?
Unfortunately, many people simply do not know what they should do after being harmed by a defective product. Because of that, many people simply do nothing. If you were harmed by a defective product, it is important that you are aware that you could pursue a claim against the company that negligently made the defective product available for purchase.
You should follow these steps:
- Seek medical attention immediately
- Take photos of all injuries suffered
- Take photos of the defective product
- Keep the defective product in a safe place
- Do not tamper with the defective product in any way
- Stop using the defective product
- Contact the company to report the incident and the harm suffered
- Do not agree to a free repair, free replacement, or a full refund
- Gather all records associated with the purchase of the defective product
- Seek legal assistance immediately
If you are ever unsure of what you should do next, simply contact our experts. Our product liability lawyers are ready to provide you with all the information that you need to prepare to file your claim. Once your claim has been filed, our lawyers will guide you through the entire legal process. For more information, do not hesitate to 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.
Is Your Claim Subject to Deadlines?
Without a doubt, you could pursue a claim if you or a member of your family suffered harm because of a defective product, such as the defective Varidesk stools. However, did you know that you could lose your right to sue the company liable for the harm suffered? Unfortunately, many people lose their right to sue everyday – because they fail to understand the timeline that applies to their claims.
All claims are subject to a statute of limitations, which determine the specific length of time that claimants have to pursue their claims. If claims are not filed within the time allowed by the statute of limitations, claimants will lose their right to sue. These deadlines ensure that claims are filed promptly and that claimants do not sit on their claims too long.
What deadline applies to your claim? In California, product liability claims are typically subject to a two-year statute of limitations. This means that claimants only have two years to file their claims. As previously mentioned, failing to file on time could result in losing the right to sue; therefore, it is essential for claimants to have a thorough understanding of the time that they have to sue.
However, it is possible for exceptions to apply. If there are any exceptions to the statute of limitations, the applicable deadline could be tolled or paused. Exceptions apply based on the details surrounding the claim. For example, if the victim was underage at the time of the incident, the deadline can be tolled until the victim becomes a legal adult (that is, if parents do not file first). Likewise, if the victim is mentally incompetent (left in a coma, for example) after the incident, the deadline will be tolled until the victim regains mental competency.
For more information about the time that you have to pursue your claim, do not hesitate to contact our law firm at your earliest convenience.
Contact Normandie Law Firm Today
If you or a member of your family was harmed because of a defective product that was negligently made available to consumers, you should consider the possibility of pursuing a claim. The product liability lawyers at Normandie Law Firmare ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with all the information that you need to hold Varidesk or any other negligent company accountable for the harm resulting from their defective product. Our product liability lawyers have many years of experience handling defective product claims and are ready to help you recover the compensation that you deserve.
At our firm, we are dedicated to remaining accessible to all – because of that, we offer free legal services. Our free legal services consist of free consultations and free second opinions. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns – our product liability attorneys will provide you with all the information that you need to either start or continue your product liability claim. Would you like to benefit from our free legal services? If so, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience.
Our firm offers a Zero-Fee guarantee that ensures that our clients never have to worry about paying any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Our firm is also based on a contingency structure. Our contingency structure means that our clients will not be required to pay anything until after reaching a successful claim outcome – if you do not win, you will not be required to pay anything. To discuss your defective product claim with the experts at our law firm, contact us today.
