On March 19, 2020, Woom bikes USA issued a recall for their Woom model 4, 5, and 6 bicycles. According to the recall, number 20-728, the bicycles’ front fork can become loose and detach; this defect poses fall and injury risks to riders. Approximately 5,500 units have been affected by the recall. The recall specifically involves Woom bicycle model 4 (20 inch), 5 (24 inch), and 6 (26 inch). The bicycles were available in five different colors, which include red, green, blue, yellow, and purple. “Woom” can be found printed across the bicycle frame’s bottom tube.
The recalled bicycles were available online via us.woombikes.com; they were sold from August 2018 to March 2019. The Woom 4 was approximately $450, the Woom 5 was approximately $480, and the Woom 6 was approximately $500.
According to the company, there have been at least two reports of the bicycle fork loosening or detaching; however, the company claims that no injuries have been reported.
The company is urging affected consumers to stop using the recalled bicycles and contact them for a free repair kit for the defective front fork. All known purchasers are being directly contacted and provided with a free repair kit as well as installation instructions. Is the offer of a free repair kit enough?
If you or a member of your family suffered harm associated with the defective product, there is no way that the offer of a free repair kit can cover the damages caused by the incident. Instead of simply agreeing to a free repair kit, you should explore the possibility of pursuing a product liability claim. Depending on the details surrounding the incident that you or a member of your family experienced, you might have grounds to sue and fight for the right to recover monetary compensation.
Specifically, you might have grounds to file a product liability claim for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered. If you would like to learn more about your right to pursue a claim for the harm caused by a defective product, do not hesitate to contact our law firm as soon as possible. The defective product attorneys at Normandie Law Firm are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your defective product claim against Woom bikes USA. If you are interested in learning more about your right to sue for the harm suffered, do not hesitate to contact our firm at your earliest convenience.
The Injuries that Unsuspecting Consumers Could Suffer
Defective bicycles are among the most dangerous products. The bicycle fork essentially keeps the bicycle together. Because of this, the fork loosening or detaching while the bicycle is in use could be devastating. Some of the injuries that riders could experience could include the following:
- Head injuries
- Cranial fractures
- Ocular injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injures
- Neck injuries
- Back injuries
- Hip injuries
- Pelvic injuries
- Knee injuries
- Broken bones
- Sprains and strains
- Degloving injuries
- Lacerations
- Internal injuries
- Bruising
In some cases, the injuries could be so severe that they could be fatal. In other cases, the injuries could result in permanent damage. Regardless of the harm suffered, it is important that affected consumers know that the harm could have been avoided – given that the company would have ensured that the bicycle was safe prior to releasing it to the public.
Understanding Product Liability and the Right to Sue
If the harm that you or a member of your family suffered was caused by a defective product, it is important that you have a thorough understanding of product liability. Depending on the details surrounding your claim, you might have grounds to sue based on the concept of product liability. Based on product liability, all companies owe their consumers a duty of care; that is, the duty to ensure that their products are safe for their consumers to use. This means that companies must thoroughly inspect and test their products to be able to identify and address the hazards present in their products. When companies fail to do this, they are breaching their duty of care and are putting their consumers at risk of injury. Whenever a breached duty of care causes an accident that directly leads to the harm that a consumer suffers, the company could be held accountable.
Because companies could be held accountable based on the concept of product liability, affected consumers could pursue claims against them. If you would like to learn more about your right to sue based on the concept of product liability, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm at your earliest convenience.
Could You Recover Compensation?
If you have the right to sue based on product liability, you might also have the right to recover monetary compensation for the harm that you suffered. Could you really be eligible to recover monetary compensation? If so, what could you be eligible to recover?
Depending on the details surrounding your defective product claim, you might be eligible to recover some of the following types of compensation:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of consortium
- Punitive damages
For more information about the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to recover if your claim reaches a successful outcome, do not hesitate to contact our firm at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers are ready to aggressively fight for your right to recover the maximum amount of compensation available for your claim. Whether our lawyers have to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial for a fair verdict, you can be certain that our lawyers will not rest until you are rightfully compensated.
What Should You Do?
All consumers should follow these recommendations after being harmed by a defective product:
- Seek medical attention immediately
- Photograph all physical injuries suffered
- Photograph the defective product
- Photograph the scene of the incident
- Keep the defective product in a safe place
- Do not tamper with the defective product in any way
- Contact the company
- Report the defect, the incident, and the harm suffered
- Do not agree to return the defective product
- Do not agree to a free repair or free replacement
- Do not agree to a refund
- Speak to witnesses
- Gather surveillance video that captured the incident
- Collect all medical records
- Collect all purchase records relevant to the defective product
- Seek legal assistance immediately
By following the recommended steps above, you are ensuring that you have all the tools necessary to hold the liable company accountable for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered. For more information about the importance of these steps, do not hesitate to contact our law firm at your earliest convenience.
The Statute of Limitations
If you are considering the possibility of pursuing a product liability claim, it is important that you are aware of the statute of limitations that might apply to your claim. All claims, including defective product claims, are subject to a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations determines the exact length of time that claimants have to pursue their claims. If claimants fail to file their claims on time, they will simply lose their right to sue. In California, product liability claims are typically subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that claimants only have two years to file their claims. However, exceptions could apply, which could toll the applicable deadline. To learn more about the time that you have to pursue your claim, do not hesitate to contact our firm at your earliest convenience.
Contact Our Law Firm Today
At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers are dedicated to representing injured consumers and helping them recover the compensation that they are owed. Our lawyers understand the complexities behind product liability claims and are ready to help you sue Woom bikes USA or any other company that contributed to the harm that you suffered. We are committed to remaining accessible to all; therefore, we offer free legal services. Our free legal services include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns, providing you with all the information that you need to either start or continue your product liability claim.
Our firm also offers a Zero-Fee guarantee, which ensures that our clients never have to worry about paying upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Our firm is also strictly based on contingency; therefore, our clients will not have to pay anything until after reaching a successful claim outcome.
If you are ready to discuss your defective product claim against Woom bikes USA or any other company with the experts at our firm, do not hesitate to contact us at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers are ready to fight for your rights.
