On March 2019, Tech Gear 5.7 recalled their battery-powered heated socks – their Mobile Warming Performance Heated Socks. Recall number 19-082 states that approximately 4,000 units are affected by the recall, including products with the following serial numbers: MW18A04-17-14; MW18A04-17-15; MW18A04-M4-10/W6-11; MW18A04-M10-14. These products were sold both online and in-store from September to November 2018 for about $130 a pair.
The heated socks are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. According to the recall, the batteries in these products can overheat, melt, and ignite when charged with any charger other than the original charger that came with the product – creating fire and burn risks. The recall claims that there have been at least 4 reports of defective products, resulting in minor property damage in 2 instances. The company is calling consumers with the recalled products to do the following: stop using the socks, remove the battery from the socks, and contact the company for a refund or a free replacement.
As mentioned above, the recall states that there have been at least 4 reports of their heated socks malfunctioning. However, it is possible that many people who have been affected by the heated socks have not reported their experience to the company. Were you harmed in any way due to the defective socks made available to consumers by Tech Gear 5.7? If you suffered any harm due to a defective product, it is essential that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Do not agree to a refund, a repair, or a replacement – you must discuss your situation with a knowledgeable attorney.
If you were harmed in any way due to a defective product, you must seek legal assistance as soon as possible with the experts at Normandie Law Firm. Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm with many years of experience handling a number of claims, including product liability and defective product claims. If you would like our product liability experts to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to take action against Tech Gear 5.7 or any other company responsible for the harm that you suffered due to a defective product, do not hesitate to contact our law firm at your earliest convenience.
About the Hazard, the Potential Injuries, and the Potential Damage
According to the recall issued by Tech Gear 5.7, the batteries in the heated socks can overheat, melt, and ignite when charged with any chargers other than the original charger that came with the socks. Because the batteries could overheat and ignite, there is a significant risk of injury – specifically burn injuries. Unsuspecting victims could suffer first-degree burns, second-degree burns, and third-degree burns, for example. Because of the risk of fire, victims could also be affected by smoke inhalation and other related issues. The risk of fire can also cause significant damage to personal property. Overall, the hazard present in the defective socks can result in severe damage.
Liability for Defective Product Cases
Are companies liable for the harm caused by their defective products? The answer to this question is simple; companies can be liable for the harm caused by their defective products. All companies have a duty to ensure that their products are safe to use prior to making them available to consumers. Although all companies are different, this duty of care is usually exercised by testing their products, inspecting their products, and addressing any potential hazards prior to making their products available to consumers. When companies fail to perform this duty of care (they breach their duty of care), they are negligently making defective products available to their consumers. If their consumers are harmed or affected in any way due to their negligent actions, they could be held accountable. If you would like to learn more about liability in defective product claims, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at Normandie Law Firm at your earliest convenience.
Your Right to Sue and Receive Compensation
Do you have the right to sue and receive compensation? In terms of product liability claims, you could only pursue a claim if there is a clear defect in design, labeling, or manufacturing of the product. If any of the mentioned defects are present in the product that caused your injuries, you will likely have grounds to sue and recover compensation (if your claim reaches a successful outcome).
Although there is no guarantee regarding the type and amount of compensation that you might be eligible to receive, victims harmed by defective products are often eligible to recover some of the following categories of compensation:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of consortium
- Property damage
- Punitive damage
If you would like to learn more about the specific type and amount of compensation that you might be eligible to receive if you were harmed by a defective product, you should seek legal assistance with the experts at Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible. The product liability lawyers at Normandie Law Firm are ready to evaluate your claim and aggressively fight for your right to recover the compensation that you deserve. If you would like to speak to our lawyers, do not hesitate to contact our law firm at your earliest convenience.
What Should You Do?
Although many people have grounds to take action against companies liable for the harm suffered as a result of their defective products, they lose this right because they fail to act accordingly. What should you do after being harmed in any way by a defective product? Consider the following recommendations:
- You should seek immediate medical attention for the injuries that you suffered.
- You should take pictures of the injuries that you suffered.
- You should have any property damage resulting from the defective product evaluated by an expert.
- You should take pictures of all property damage caused by the defective product.
- You should contact the company to report the defect and the harm that you suffered because of their defective product.
- You should immediately stop using the defective product.
- You should take photos of the defect product.
- You should store the defective product in a safe place.
- You should not tamper with the defective product, including attempts to repair the product.
- You should not agree to any refunds, repairs, or replacements that require you to send the defective product back to the company. You should not sign any binding documents until you have discussed your situation with an attorney.
- You should collect all documents and records relevant to your purchase of the defective product.
- You should gather all documents and records relevant to the harm and damages caused by the defective product.
- You should contact a product liability expert.
Although following the suggestions above does not ensure that your claim will be successful, following the suggestions above will definitely get you started on the right track. If you would like to learn more about what you should do after being harmed in any way by a defective product, do not hesitate to contact the experts at Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible. Our product liability lawyers are ready to provide you with all the information that you need to take action against the party liable for the harm that you suffered.
Understanding Important Timelines
All claims are subject to specific statutes of limitations – determining the specific length of time that you have to pursue your claim against a party. If you do not file your claim within the appropriate statute of limitations, you will lose your right to sue (and your right to receive compensation). Because of the possibility of losing your right to sue, 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? How long do you have to pursue your product liability claim against Tech Gear 5.7 after being affected by their defective heated socks? In California, all product liability claims are subject to a 2-year statute of limitations; therefore, you will only have 2 years to pursue your claim against Tech Gear 5.7 or any other party liable for the harm that you suffered due to a defective product. Although statutes of limitations are strict timelines, there are many exceptions that could toll, extend, and otherwise affect the time that you have to sue. Therefore, you should seek legal assistance as soon as possible to learn more about the specific timelines that might apply to your claim. Do not hesitate to contact our law firm as soon as possible.
Contact Our Law Firm Today
Were you injured due to Tech Gear 5.7’s defective heated socks? If you were harmed in any way by the defective heated socks or any other defective products, it is essential that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible – you might have grounds to pursue a product liability claim against the company liable for the harm that you suffered. Are you in need of legal assistance? If so, it is essential that you contact the experts at Normandie Law Firm at your earliest convenience. Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm with many years of experience handling a variety of claims. Our lawyers have successfully handled countless defective product claims over the years. When you contact Normandie Law Firm, you can be certain that you will have access to all the information that you need to take action against the party liable for the harm that you suffered. If you would like to meet with the experts at Normandie Law Firm to discuss the possibility of filing a product liability claim, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm at your earliest convenience.
Normandie Law Firm is dedicated to always remaining accessible to all parties affected by defective products. To ensure that our experts are always available to help you and any other victims of defective products, our firm offers both free consultations and free second opinions. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our product liability lawyers will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with the guidance that you need to begin or continue your claim against the party liable for your injuries. Would you like to benefit from our free consultations and free second opinions? If you would like to discuss your product liability claim with the knowledgeable defective product attorneys at our law firm, do not hesitate to contact our law firm as soon as possible.
At Normandie Law Firm, we believe that all victims affected by defective products should have access to legal services. Because of that, we offer a Zero-Fee guarantee. Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that you will never be required to pay any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Our law firm is also strictly based on contingency; therefore, our clients will never be required to pay anything until after their claims reach successful outcomes. If you are ready to discuss your product liability claim with the defective product attorneys at Normandie Law Firm, do not hesitate to contact our law firm today.
