Island Wear Issues Recall for Strollers due to Fall and Choking Risks

On June 10, 2020, Island Wear issued a recall for their Umbrella Strollers. According to the recall, number 20-132, the recalled strollers violate the federal Carriages and Strollers Safety standard. Because of the location of the restraint system, there is a large gap between the restraint and the seat; therefore, the child can potentially slip through the gap. This poses a fall hazard. In addition, the grab bar covering can detach and expose foam, which poses a choking hazard. The recall has affected approximately 940 products.

The recall specifically involves the Island Wear Umbrella Strollers, with both a grab bar and a footrest. The recalled strollers were available in blue and multi rainbow colors. The recalled strollers were sold from April 2019 through October 2019 for approximately $20 each. The strollers were sold at Paradise Island, Outrageous Outlet, and Grand Resort Wear in Ocean City, MD.

According to the recall, there have been no incidents or injuries associated with the recalled strollers. The company is urging all affected consumers to immediately stop using the strollers and contact them for further instructions on receiving a full refund.

Were you affected by the recall? Did your child suffer harm associated with the defective stroller? Whether your child suffered fell or choked because of the defective product? If so, you might have grounds to pursue a claim. Specifically, you might have grounds to file a product liability claim. After all, your child would not have suffered any harm if the stroller had been completely safe to use. If you are interested in learning more about your right to pursue a claim after your child was harmed by a defective product, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm immediately.

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 experienced in product liability law and are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to hold the negligent company accountable and reach a successful outcome for your claim. If you are ready to explore the possibility of suing Island Wear for the harm that your child suffered due to the defective stroller, do not hestiate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm immediately. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to reach a successful claim outcome.

The Risks Associated with the Defective Stroller

As explained above, the recalled Island Wear strollers violate the federal Carriages and Strollers safety standard. Not only could a child slip through the gap between the restraint and the seat, but also suffer choking associated with the grab bar covering. Both the risk of falling and the risk of choking should be taken seriously as young children could suffer significant harm. Stroller-age children, babies and infants, are among the most fragile when it comes to falls. They could suffer a number of injuries, including but not limited to head injuries, brain injuries, broken bones, neck/back injuries, spinal cord injuries, lacerations, scrapes, and bruises, for instance. Choking incidents could result in oxygen deprivation, permanent brain injuries, and even death. Regardless of whether the innocent child suffered injuries or death, it is essential that affected consumers know that the incident could have been completely avoided had the company ensured that the strollers were safe for use before making them available for purchase.

You Could Sue based on Product Liability

What can you do if your child suffered harm because of a defective product? Based on the details surrounding the incident and the harm that your child suffered, you might be eligible to pursue a claim based on the concept of product liability. Based on product liability, all companies owe their consumers a duty of care. Specifically, companies have the duty to ensure that their products are completely safe for their consumers to use; if they fail to do so, they are breaching their duty of care to consumers. When companies fail to identify and address the hazards present in their products, they are making dangerous products available to consumers and putting them at risk of suffering harm. Defective products can contribute to incidents, which can lead to harm. Whenever a consumer is harmed as a direct result of a defective product, the company could be held accountable for the harm suffered – accountability is based on the concept of product liability. This means that affected consumers could pursue product liability lawsuits.

Are you interested in holding Island Wear accountable for the harm that your child suffered associated with the defective product? If so, do not hesitate to see legal assistance with the experts at our firm immediately. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with all the information that you need to better understand your right to sue based on the concept of product liability.

What Should You Do?

Your child was harmed by a defective product; now, what? Without a doubt, it can be difficult to think clearly after an incident that resulted in harm to your child. However, if the harm was a direct result of a defective product, there are a number of things that you should do to ensure that you can eventually pursue a claim and hold the negligent company accountable for all the harm suffered.

Consider the following recommendations:

• Seek medical attention for all injuries suffered immediately
• Take photos of all visible injuries
• Take photos of the defective product
• Contact the company to report the incident and the harm suffered
• Do not agree to a free repair, a free replacement, or a refund
• Do not agree to return the defective product to the company (the defective product is your main piece of evidence)
• Speak to any witnesses present at the time of the incident
• Gather any surveillance footage that might have captured the incident (if it is available)
• Collect all medical records associated with the harm suffered
• Collect records associated with the purchase of the defective product
• Seek legal assistance as soon as possible with knowledgeable product liability lawyers

You Could Recover Compensation

If your product liability claims reaches a successful outcome, you might have grounds to recover monetary compensation for the harm that you suffered. What could you recover? How much compensation could you be eligible to receive? The type and amount of compensation that you could receive will always be based on the details surrounding your claim; therefore, it is essential that you discuss your claim with the experts at our firm.

Based on the details surrounding your claim, you could be eligible to recover compensation for some of the following:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium
• Funeral and burial costs
• Punitive damage

To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive, it is important that you speak with an experienced product liability lawyer. At our firm, we understand that recovering compensation will never reverse the harm suffered by your child. However, we know that monetary compensation can help you and your family move forward from such a traumatic time in your life. When you allow the experts at our firm to handle your claim, you can trust that our lawyers will aggressively fight for your right to recover the highest amount of compensation available for your claim.

For more information about the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive, do not hesitate to contact the product liability lawyers at our firm at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers are ready to help you recover the compensation that you are owed.

File Your Claim Quickly

Did you know that you could lose your right to sue if you fail to file your claim quickly? If you take too long to file your claim, you could miss the statute of limitations that applies to your claim. All claims, including product liability claims, are subject to a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations determines the specific length of time that claimants have to sue. If claimants fail to file their claims within the appropriate length of time, they will lose the right to sue. How long do you have to pursue your product liability claim? In general, product liability claims (in California) are subject to a two-year statute of limitations; therefore, claimants only have two years to file their claims. However, it is possible for exceptions to apply. Specifically, in claims involving harm to children (given that the children survive), the statute of limitations could be tolled until the child reaches an adult age. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the deadline that applies to your claim, contact the experts at our law firm immediately.

Contact the Product Liability Lawyers at Normandie Law Firm Today

If your child suffered harm associated with a defective product, you might have grounds to sue. Your right to sue will likely be based on the concept of product liability. If you are interested in exploring the legal options available to you, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our 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 product liability lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your claim against Island Wear (or any other company). If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with our lawyers immediately.

Our lawyers understand that it can be difficult for affected consumers to access the legal services necessary to reach a successful claim outcome. Because of that, our firm is dedicated to remaining accessible to all. We offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns; in other words, our experienced product liability lawyers will be available to provide you with all the information necessary to reach a successful claim outcome. Whether you are starting or continuing your claim, you can trust that our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance necessary to reach a successful claim outcome. To benefit from our free legal services, do not hesitate to contact our firm today.

Our firm offers a Zero-Fee guarantee, which ensures that our clients will not be required to pay any 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. That is, if you do not win, you will not have to pay anything.

Are you ready to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm? If so, contact Normandie Law Firm today.

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