On September 2, 2021, Step2 issued a recall for their StepUp Sidekick Learning Towers. According to the recall, number 21-778, the storage tray (with cup holders) and step can come loose from the rest of the tower; this can pose a fall risk to children. The recall has affected approximately 1,570 products in the U.S.
The recall specifically involves the StepUp Sidekick Learning Tower for children, which can be used both as a helper stool and as a chair. The tower has a white plastic exterior with a gray tray (and two cup holders), a seat, and a step.
The recall includes the following manufacturing codes, which can be found on the seat/step:
- 10-2021
- 3-2021
- 5-2021
The recalled towers can be identified by model number 4134, which can be found molded into the bottom of the learning tower.
The defective product was sold online via Step2.com and Amazon.com. Consumers are being used to stop using the product immediately and contact either Step2 for a full refund or an online credit or Amazon for an Amazon gift card.
So far, the company has received at least 20 reports of the storage trays or steps loosening from the tower. One of these reports consisted of a child suffering bruises after a fall.
Although a full refund, an online credit, or a gift card might seem like a fair offer, you should not agree to any such offers if your child was harmed by the defective product. Instead, you should explore the legal options available to you as soon as possible – you might have grounds to file a product liability lawsuit. You might even have grounds to participate in a class action lawsuit or a mass torts claim.
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Potential Injuries
If a child falls off the learning tower, he or she may suffer a number of injuries, some of which can be significantly worse than just some minor bruising. Some examples of the injuries that innocent children could suffer because of the defective product include the following: head injuries, concussions, and traumatic brain injuries; neck injuries; back injuries; spinal cord injuries; fractures; dislocations; sprains and strains; lacerations; scrapes and bruises. Regardless of the injuries resulting from the incident, you should explore your legal options.
What Should You Do?
If your son or daughter suffered a fall as a direct result of the defective Step2 StepUp tower, then you might have grounds to sue; however, there are a number of things that you could do to prepare to file a product liability claim against the negligent product manufacturer. Consider the following recommendations:
- Take photos of all injuries
- Take photos of the defective product
- Leave the product as-is in a safe place (do not tamper with it in any way)
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible
- Contact the company to report the incident (do not agree to a free repair, a free replacement, to return the product, or to a refund/credit)
- Speak to witnesses and collect their contact information
- Gather any surveillance footage that captured the incident (like baby monitor footage)
- Gather all medical records
- Seek legal assistance with a recall lawyer as soon as possible
Can I File a Class Action Lawsuit?
If many consumers are affected by the same defective product, them a class action claim can be brought forth against the product manufacturer. Is there a class action lawsuit? If the number of affected consumers grows significantly, then a class action lawsuit is likely. How can I join a class action lawsuit on this case? You generally do not have to do anything major to join a class action lawsuit. Your class action lawyer can help you participate in the class action lawsuit.
Contact Us Immediately
Here at Normandie Law Firm, our product liability lawyers are ready to help you every step of the way. We have decades of experience with injury claims and class action claims and are ready to help you file your lawsuit and get the best recovery possible. We offer free case evaluations – which include free initial consultations and free second opinions. We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, so you will not have to pay upfront legal expenses. We also work on contingency; therefore, you will not have to pay anything until after winning your lawsuit. If you don’t win, you won’t pay. Contact us as soon as possible if you are ready to discuss your claim with our experts.
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