On June 23, 2022, Loctek issued a recall of 17,500 units of their Fleximounts Overhead Garage Storage Racks. The racks, model number GL44B, have U-shaped buckles that are connected to the cables securing the rack to the ceiling. There have been 18 reports so far of these buckles being defective, which can cause the unit to fall. These racks were sold from October 2020 to April 2022 through the following sellers:
- Home Depot
- Homedepot.com
- Amazon.com
- Wayfair.com
- eBay.com
- Walmart.com
- Fleximounts.com
Customers are advised to unload all items form the rack immediately in order to prevent an accident. If you or a loved one suffered injuries from one of these racks, find out about your legal rights from one of our attorneys. You may be able to sue the manufacturer for your injuries or join a class action lawsuit. Contact Normandie Law Firm and schedule a free consultation.
Injuries from a Falling Overhead Rack
There are many serious injuries you can sustain when a storage rack falls on top of you. These injuries include:
- Cuts and bruises
- Concussion
- Skull fracture
- Traumatic brain injury
- Neck injury
- Spinal cord damage
- Soft tissue injury
- Nerve damage
- Broken bones / fractures
- Eye injury
- Scarring / disfigurement
You may be eligible for compensation to cover the losses resulting from these injuries. Our lawyers look forward to advising you and fighting for the damages you deserve.
What to do if you’ve been Injured by a Fleximounts Storage Rack
To protect your legal rights in a claim for compensation, make sure to take the following steps if you’ve had an accident involving a Fleximounts overhead storage rack:
- Get medical attention right away.
- Take photos of your injuries.
- Take photos of the accident scene, including damage to your property.
- Do not attempt to fix or remove the product.
- Contact the company to file an accident report.
- Don’t agree to a refund.
- Don’t agree to return the product.
- Don’t agree to accept a repair kit to fix the product.
- Consult an experienced product recall lawyer.
Is there a Class Action Lawsuit on these Cases?
So far, there is no class action involving these storage racks, but we anticipate one in the near future considering there have been 18 complaints so far. If you’re wondering “How can I join a class action lawsuit on this case?” please give us a call at our office. You can speak with a class action lawyer during a free consultation, who can advise you on the best course of action for your injury case.
Contact Normandie Law Firm
There’s nothing to lose by giving us a call and speaking with one of our attorneys. We work on contingency, so there is nothing you need to pay for our services. Our fees are recovered when you receive your compensation. If we don’t win your case, you owe us absolutely nothing as a promise under our Zero fee guarantee. If you’re interested in learning more about your rights and legal options, give us a call and schedule a free case evaluation.
