On April 2, 2020, Selpro issued a recall for the ASSO and ASSOS wall fan heaters. According to the recall, number 20-105, an internal part of the heater fails to meet flammability performance requirements – this poses a dire risk. The defect affects approximately 3,600 units.
The recall specifically includes the ASSO and ASSOS Sonoma wall fan heaters, which are white. They have the Stelpro name on the front. Only products with production codes 47-19 (or prior) are included in the recall). The recall specifically includes the following model numbers:
- ASSO1501T2TW
- ASSOS1501MW
- ASSO1501T2TWBBW
- ASSOS1501MWBBW
- ASSO1501T2W
- ASSOS1501W
- ASSO1501T2WBBW
- ASSOS1501WBBW
- ASSO1501WCW
- ASSOS1501WCW
- ASSO1501WCWBBW
- ASSOS1501WCWBBW
- ASSO1501T2TW
- ASSOS1501MW
- ASSO1501T2TWBBW
- ASSOS1501MWBBW
- ASSO1501T2W
- ASSOS1501W
- ASSOS1501WBBW
- ASSO1501T2WBBW
- ASSO1501WCW
- ASSOS1501WCW
- ASSOS1501WCWBBW
- ASSO1501WCWBBW
The defective products were sold for approximately $140 to $370 each at electrical distributors around the nationwide from March 2018 to December 2019. According to the company, there have been at least five reports of the product overheating – the company claims that there have been no reports of injuries.
The company is urging all affected consumers to immediately stop using the defective product and contact them for more information on a free replacement. Should you follow these recommendations? If you or a member suffered any type of harm associated with the defective products included in the recall, you should not follow the recommendations made by the company – instead, you should explore your legal options.
Depending on the details surrounding the harm that you suffered, you might have grounds to sue the company. In other words, you could sue Stelpro for the harm that you suffered associated with a defective product. If you would like to learn more about your right to pursue a claim against the company that negligently contributed to the harm that you suffered, do not hesitate to contact he 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 claim arising from defective products. If you would like to learn more about your right to file a product liability claim after you suffered any type of harm caused by a defective product, do not hesitate to contact our defective product attorneys as soon as possible. Our product liability lawyers are ready to aggressively fight for your right for your rights as an injured consumer – they will also fight for your right to recover the compensation that you are owed.
If you are ready to speak with the experts at our firm, do not hesitate to contact us as soon as possible – our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your product liability claim.
Understanding the Risk Associated with the Recall
According to the recall, because an internal part of the heater does not meet flammability performance requirements, the product represents a significant fire risk. Any product that represents a fire risk can cause significant damage – including physical damage and property damage. The burn injuries can range in severity; they can affect layers of the skin, nerves, muscles, and even bone. Depending on the severity of the burn, there could be permanent scarring, loss of sensation, and loss of function, for example. In some cases, amputation is necessary. These burns could also result in severe mental and emotional distress. As mentioned above, property damage is also a possibility, including structural damage and smoke/ash damage. Regardless of the specific harm caused by the defective product, all affected consumers should remain aware of the possibility of holding the company that negligently made the defective product available liable for all the harm suffered.
Product Liability and the Right to Sue
Specifically, you might have grounds to sue based on the concept of product liability. What is product liability, and how does it determine your right to sue? Based on product liability, all companies have a duty to keep their consumers safe. This means that companies have to ensure that all their products are safe to release to their consumers. These companies must subject their products to inspections and tests before making them available to the public. When companies fail to identify and address the hazards present in their products, they are breaching their duty of care – this means that they are failing to ensure that their products are safe for their consumers. When companies breach their duty of care towards consumers (and failing to ensure that their products are safe for use), they are negligently putting their consumers at risk of suffering injuries. When a company is negligent and contributes to the harm that a consumer suffered, the company could be liable based on the concept of product liability. This means that affected consumers could sue for all the harm suffered. If you would like to learn more about product liability and your right to sue, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience.
Could You Recover Compensation?
If you decide to pursue a product liability claim for the harm suffered associated with the defective Stelpro heater, you might be eligible to recover monetary compensation. Your right to recover monetary compensation is based on the details surrounding your claim. Some of the categories of compensation that might be available if your claim reaches a successful outcome could include the following:
- Medical costs
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Funeral and burial costs
- Property damage
- Punitive damages
As mentioned above, the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive will always depend on the details surrounding your claim. For more information about the compensation that you could be eligible to recover, contact our firm at your earliest convenience. Our product liability lawyers are ready to aggressively fight for your right to recover the compensation that you are owed. Our defective product attorneys are ready to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial – our lawyers will do whatever it takes to ensure that you recover what you are owed.
The Statute of Limitations
If you suffered harm associated with a defective product, you will likely have grounds to sue based on the concept of product liability. However, you could lose your right to sue if you fail to take legal action within the appropriate length of time. This is because all claims are subject to a statute of limitations – which establishes a deadline to sue. If claimants fail to file their claims within the time allowed by the applicable deadline, they could lose their right to sue (and the right to receive any compensation). Therefore, it is important to have a thorough understanding of the exact length of time available to sue.
How long do you have to file your product liability claim? In the state of California, product liability claims (and personal injury claims, in general) are typically subject to a two-year statute of limitations. A two-year statute of limitations gives claimants a total of two years to pursue their claims. As explained above, this means that claimants will lose the right to sue if they fail to file within the two-year timeframe. However, it is also important to note that exceptions could apply under some circumstances (based on the details surrounding the claim).
To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the statute of limitations that applies to your product liability lawsuit against Stelpro or any other company, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience.
You Must Follow These Important Steps
Unfortunately, many affected consumers that could pursue claims often fail to take the appropriate steps to hold the liable companies accountable for their actions. There is a number of things that affected consumers should do after suffering harm related to a defective product. When consumers follow these specific steps, they are essentially gathering the tools necessary to file a claim.
Consider the recommendations listed below:
- Take photos of any harm caused by the defective product
- Take photos of any property damage caused by the defective product
- Take photos of the defective product
- Contact the company
- Report the defect and the damages resulting from the incident
- Do not agree to a free repair
- Do not agree to a free replacement
- Do not agree to a refund
- Do not agree to return the defective product
- Keep the defective product as-is (do not tamper with it)
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible
- Speak to any witnesses present at the time of your accident (and collect their contact information)
- Gather all medical records associated with the defective product
- Gather all records associated with the purchase of the defective product
- Gather any records of property damage caused by the defective product
- Seek legal assistance immediately
If you would like to learn more about the steps listed above, do not hesitate to contact our firm immediately.
Contact Normandie Law Firm Today
At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers are dedicated to providing all affected parties with the legal representation necessary to sue negligent companies. Our lawyers have many years of experience handling all sorts of claims – including defective product claims. Our product liability lawyers have successfully handled countless cases and helped injured victims recover the compensation that they are owed. If you or a member of your family suffered harm associated with a defective product, you can be certain that the lawyers at our firm are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to successfully pursue your claim.
At our firm, our lawyers are available to provide you with all the information that you need to start or continue your claim. Our firm offers free legal services, which includes free consultations and free second opinions. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our product liability lawyers will answer all your questions and address all your concerns. If you would like to benefit from these services, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with our experts immediately. Our lawyers are ready to guide you towards a successful claim outcome.
As previously mentioned, our lawyers are dedicated to remaining accessible to all. Our firm offers a Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that our clients never have to worry about paying any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Our firm is also strictly based on contingency – this means that our clients will not be required to pay any legal fees until after reaching a positive claim outcome. In other words, you will not pay anything unless you win.
Are you ready to speak with a defective product lawyer? If so, do not hesitate to contact our firm immediately. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to sue Stelpro or any other company that negligently contributed to the harm that you or a member of your family suffered.
