Hercules Issues Recall for Moravian Star Lights due to Fire and Shock Risks

On August 5, 2020, Hercules recalled their Moravian Star Lights. According to the recall, number 20-158, the start lights lack the adequate minimum wire size as well as overcurrent protection; therefore, it represents a fire and electric shock risk to consumers. The recall has affected approximately 50,000 products.

The recall specifically involves one style of the Moravian star lights – the style with incandescent and LED bulbs. The white, multi-pointed star lights are designed to hang from a ceiling. The star lights were sold in two sizes – 12 inches and 21 inches. The boxes in which the products were sold were blue, green, or red.

The recalled star lights were sold online at MoravianStarCompany.com as well as Amazon.com from November 2016 through December 2019. The lights were sold for approximately $20 each.

Consumers are being urged to immediately stop using the recalled star lights and contact the company for a free repair kit.

Should you agree to a free repair kit? The answer to this question depends on whether you and your family were harmed due to the defective product. If you or a member of your family suffered harm as a direct result of a dangerous product, you might have grounds to sue. Therefore, instead of simply agreeing to a free repair kit, you should explore your legal options.

Based on the details surrounding the incident and the harm that you suffered, you might have grounds to pursue a claim. More specifically, you might have grounds to file a product liability claim against the company which negligently made the defective product available for purchase. That is, you could sue Hercules for the harm that you or a member of your family. If you would like to learn more about your right to sue, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible.

At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have many years of experience handling all sorts of claims – always representing the best interests of our clients. Our product liability lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to hold the negligent company accountable for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered. Our defective product attorneys are ready to help you sue Hercules. Would you like to speak with our knowledgeable product liability lawyers? If so, contact our firm today.

The Danger Associated with the Defective Product

As explained above, the defective Hercules star lights represent a fire and electric shock risk to consumers. If the product results in a fire, consumers could suffer burn injuries, smoke inhalation injuries, and oxygen deprivation injuries; these injuries can potentially be fatal. If the product results in electric shock, consumers could suffer thermal burns, muscle damage, nerve damage, tissue damage, and even cardiac arrest, for example. Regardless of the specific harm that you or a member of your family suffered associated with the defective product, it is essential that you consider your legal options.

Product Liability – You Could Sue

If you or a member of your family suffered harm due to a defective product, you might have grounds to sue; your right to sue will be strictly based on the concept of product liability. Based on product liability, all companies owe their consumers a duty of care. That is, they have the duty to ensure that their products are completely safe for their consumers to use. They must test and inspect their products to be able to identify and address any of the defects present before making them available to consumers. If companies fail to do this, they are breaching their duty of care, which means that they are putting their consumers at risk of suffering harm. When a consumer suffers harm as a direct result of a breached duty of care, the company could be liable for the harm suffered. What does this mean for affected consumers? The consumers that have been harmed by defective products could pursue claims. Specifically, they could file product liability claims. If you would like to learn more about product liability and your right to sue, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible.

What Should Consumers Do After Suffering Harm?

If you or a member of your family suffered harm associated with a defective product, there are a number of things that you should do to ensure that you prepare to pursue your claim against the at-fault company. What should you do? Affected consumers should take the following actions:

• Take photos of any visible injuries resulting from the incident
• Take photos of any property damage resulting from the incident
• Take photos of the scene of the incident
• Take photos of the defective product
• Seek medical attention as soon as possible
• Contact the company to report the incident and the harm suffered
• Do not agree to a free repair, a free replacement, a free repair, or a refund
• Do not agree to return the defective product
• Speak to witnesses present at the time of the incident
• Gather any video footage that captured the incident
• Collect all relevant medical records associated with the incident
• Collect the records associated with the purchase of the defective product
• Seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible

For more information about the specific actions that you should take after being harmed by a defective product, do not hesitate to contact our firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way.

You Could Recover Monetary Compensation

If your product liability claim is successful, you could be eligible to recover compensation for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered. The type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive will always depend on the details surrounding your claim; however, it could include some of the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• 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 claim is successful, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to aggressively fight for your right to recover the highest amount of compensation available for your claim. If you would like to learn more about your right to sue, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible.

The Statute of Limitations

Although you likely have the right to sue based on the concept of product liability, you could lose your right to sue if you fail to file your product liability claim within the appropriate statute of limitations. The statute of limitations determines the specific length of time that claimants have to pursue their claims; if they fail to file their claims on time, they could lose their right to sue. How long do you have to file your claim against Hercules for the harm that you suffered associated with their defective star lights? In California, product liability claims are normally subject to a two-year statute of limitations; this means that claimants only have two years to pursue their claims. However, it is also possible for exceptions to apply; that is, the applicable statute of limitations could be tolled or paused for some time. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the time that you have to file your claim, do not hestiate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible.

Contact Normandie Law Firm Today

Were you or a member of your family harmed due to the defective product recently recalled by Hercules? If the Hercules star lights contributed to harm to you or your family suffered, you might have grounds to sue – specifically, you might have grounds to file a product liability claim. If you would like to learn more about your right to sue Hercules, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at Normandie Law Firm as soon as possible. At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have many years of experience handling all sorts of claims, including product liability claims. Our defective product attorneys are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a successful claim outcome against the company that negligently contributed to the harm you suffered. If you would like to discuss your claim against Hercules with the experts at our firm, do not hesitate to contact us at your earliest convenience.

At Normandie Law Firm, 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. You can trust that our product liability lawyers will be available to provide you with all the information that you need to pursue your claim against the company that contributed to the harm suffered. If you would like to benefit from our free legal services, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to guide you towards a successful claim outcome.

Our firm offers a Zero-Fee guarantee; therefore, our clients will never be required to pay 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 anything until after reaching a successful claim outcome. If you do not win, you will not be required to cover any legal costs.

Are you ready to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm? If so, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible.

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