On March 18, 2020, Boyer issued a recall for six brands of sodium and potassium hydroxide. The recall included the following six products:
- Soap Supply Co. Lye (yellow label distributed by BigTProducts)
- Soap Makers Lye (green label distributed by BigTProducts)
- California Soap Supply (dark blue label distributed by NG Inc.)
- Combo Pure Solutions (light blue label distributed by NG Inc.)
- Red Crown High Test Lye (red label distributed by Boyer Corporation)
- Boyer Potassium Hydroxide Flakes (white label distributed by Boyer Corporation)
According to the recall (number 20-092), the products contain sodium as well as potassium hydroxide – which must be contained in child-proof packaging (required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the recalled products is not child resistant. This poses a risk of both chemical burns and skin/eye irritation.
The recall affected approximately 329,000 units. The products were sold in clear plastic bottles (two pounds) with a continuous thread closure cap. The lot numbers affected by the recall range from 4001 to 9288 and can be found both on the bottom of the jar as well as on the side of the box.
The recalled products were sold online via Amazon.com and other websites from January 2015 and October 2019; they were sold for approximately $5 each.
According to the company, there have been at least two reports of chemical burn injuries involving the California Soap Supply product. One of the reported injuries involved a child that suffered chemical burns in the mouth.
The company is urging affected consumers to store the recalled products out of the reach of children; they are also offering a replacement for the child-resistant cap. Although offering a free replacement seems fair, affected parties should not agree to this. Instead, affected parties should seek legal assistance immediately.
If your child suffered injuries associated with the defective product, you should not even consider agreeing to a free replacement cap; the harm that your child suffered is worth much more than that. Rather, you should explore the possibility of suing Boyer. If you can successfully sue the company, you and your family could be awarded with significant compensation; most importantly, the company would be held accountable for their negligent actions.
Are you interested in taking legal action against the company that negligently contributed to the harm that your child suffered? If so, do not hesitate to contact the experts at Normandie Law Firm. Normandie Law Firm is a personal injury law firm with many years of experience handling defective product claims, helping affected consumers hold liable companies accountable for their negligent actions. Our product liability experts are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance necessary to reach a successful claim outcome – and to recover the compensation that you are owed. If you would like to discuss your claim with our experts, do not hesitate to contact our firm at your earliest convenience.
The Dangers of Chemical Burns
As mentioned above, the caps on the recalled products are not child resistant. Therefore, children have gained access to the sodium and potassium hydroxide products and have suffered chemical burns. Chemical burns occur when certain substances (usually acids, for instance) are either swallowed or spilled onto the skin or eyes. Chemical can vary in degrees (usually from first degree to third degree). Although some chemical burns are minor and have no further consequences other than redness and pain for a few days, chemical burns of higher degrees can cause permanent damage, including nerve damage and scarring. In addition, extensive mental and emotional harm is also possible, including post-traumatic stress, anxiety, fear, and panic, for example.
Understanding Product Liability
Based on product liability, companies – like Boyer – could be liable for the harm that consumers suffer because of the defective products that they negligently make available for purchase. This is because all companies have a duty towards their consumers; they have the duty to ensure that their products are safe for consumers to use. To ensure the safety of their products, companies generally must subject their products to tests as well as inspections. This allows companies to address any potential hazards present in their products. However, companies often breach their duty of care and fail to identify or address the hazards present in their products; instead, they make the defective products available to the unknowing public. The defective present in the product can lead to an incident which can then directly lead to harm.
In general, companies have to ensure that products have no defects in manufacturing, labeling, or design. If these defects are present, innocent consumers could suffer harm. If the harm that a consumer suffers can be directly associated with a product defect, the company is likely to face liability. If you would like to learn more about product liability and your right to sue after being harmed by a defective product, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance immediately.
You Could Sue the Company
As explained above, companies could be liable for the harm caused by defective products based on the concept of product liability. You could sue the company that contributed that negligently made defective products available for purchase. With the assistance of an experienced product liability lawyer, you can sue the company and fight for your right to recover monetary compensation.
You Could Recover Monetary Compensation
Could you recover compensation if you file a claim? Depending on the details surrounding your claim and the harm that your child suffered, you might be eligible to recover monetary compensation. Some of the categories of compensation that might be available for recovery include the following:
- Medical costs
- Lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of consortium
- Punitive damages
To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the compensation that you might be eligible to recover if your claim reaches a successful outcome, you must speak with a defective product attorney. When you allow our product liability lawyers to handle your claim, you can be certain that there will always be someone fighting for your best interests. Our lawyers will not rest until you recover the highest amount of compensation available for your claim. For more information on the compensation that you could recover, contact us today.
What Should You Do after the Incident?
There are a number of steps that consumers should follow after being harmed by a defective product. Consider the following recommendations:
- Seek medical attention immediately
- Take photos of all visible injuries suffered
- Take photos of the defective product
- Contact the company to report the incident and the defect present in the product
- Do not agree to a refund, replacement, or return
- Speak to witnesses and gather their contact information
- Gather all medical records
- Gather all records associated with the purchase of the defective product
- Seek legal assistance immediately
By following these recommended steps, affected consumers could prepare to file their product liability claims. If you are ever unsure of how to proceed or what to do next, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm immediately. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance necessary to reach a successful outcome and recover the compensation that you deserve.
File Your Claim Promptly
Depending on the details surrounding your claim, you might have grounds to sue the company that negligently released a defective product to the public and contributed to the harm your child suffered. Did you know that you could lose your right to sue? All claims are subject to strict deadlines; these deadlines are established by the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations determines the length of time that claimants have to pursue their claims; if they do not file their claims on time, they will lose their right to sue.
Because of the risk of losing the right to sue, it is essential that all parties considering filing a claim have a thorough understanding of the applicable deadlines. In California, product liability claims are typically subject to a two-year statute of limitations. This means that claimants only have two years to file their claims. However, certain exceptions could apply based on the details surrounding the claim, resulting in a prolonged time to sue. For example, in cases involving injury to children, the statute of limitations is tolled until the injured child turns eighteen. This means that the deadline will not start running until the legal age is met.
Unfortunately, many people lose their right to sue because they fail to understand the applicable deadlines. To ensure that you are aware of the deadlines that apply to your claim, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm immediately.
Contact Our Firm Today
Was your child harmed because of a defective product? Whether your child suffered chemical burns or any type of harm associated with a defective product, you might have grounds to hold the company accountable for the harm suffered. You might have grounds to sue the company – specifically, you could file a product liability claim. If you would like to learn more about your right to file a product liability for the harm that your child suffered, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm immediately. At Normandie Law Firm, our defective product attorneys are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with all the information necessary to help you successfully sue the liable company.
At our firm, we are dedicated to fighting for the rights of all consumers harmed by negligent companies that make defective products available to the public. We are not afraid to take legal action against even the most recognized companies. We will aggressively fight until your claim reaches a successful outcome and you recover the compensation that you deserve. When you contact our law firm, you will find that you will have access to our free legal services. Our firm specifically offers 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 all the relevant information necessary to begin or continue your product liability claim. If you would like to benefit from our free legal services, do not hesitate to contact our firm at your earliest convenience.
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