Miles Industries Issues Recall for Gas Fireplaces due to Burn and Laceration Risks

On July 30, 2020, Miles Industries issued a recall for their Valor H5 gas fireplace. According to the recall, number 20-768, delayed ignition associated with pilot degradation can cause gas in the fireplace to accumulate before the burner ignites. When ignition occurs, the glass window can shatter; this poses both burn and laceration risks to consumers. The recall has affected approximately 370 products in the U.S. This is not the first time the fireplaces have been recalled.

The recall specifically involved the Model 1150ILP and Model 1150JLP of the Valor H5 propane gas fireplaces. Model 1150ILP has a serial number range of 20001 to 20365. Model 1150JLP has a serial number range of 20366 to 21502. Model numbers and serial numbers can be found printed on the rating sheet located behind the trim. The affected fireplaces were available in seven trim and front options; they also came with a log set and a mesh screen barrier (which was installed in front of the glass). The fireplaces are fully enclosed in a rectangular sheet-metal box (with a glass front). The fireplaces have an exhaust that is vented to the outside via a ventilation duct.

The defective fireplaces were sold at Southern Fireplaces & More, On Fire, Custome Hearth, Abercrombie & Co., Southern Hearth & Patio stores, as well as other Specialty Hearth stores. The fireplaces were available from July 2014 through March 2020 for prices ranging between $3,700 and $5,500. There was an additional fee for installation.

According to the recall, the company has received at least one report of delayed ignition of the fireplace; however, allegedly, no injuries have been reported.

The company is urging all affected consumers to immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact the retailer or contractor to schedule a free repair. The company is contacting known consumers directly.

Without a doubt, it is important that the company offers repairs for the defective products that they negligently made available to consumers. However, some consumers might be owed much more than just a free repair. Did you or your family suffer harm associated with the defective product recalled by Miles Industries? If the defective fireplace directly harmed you or a member of your family, it is important that you know that you might have grounds to sue the company.

Based on the details surrounding the incident and the harm that you or your family suffered, you might have grounds to file a product liability claim for the harm/damages caused by the defective product. This means that you might have grounds to hold the company accountable for the harm suffered due to the defective fireplace. If you are interested in learning 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 – including product liability claims. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to hold the negligent company accountable for the harm that you or a member of your suffered associated with the defective products. If you are interested in the possibility of pursuing a claim against Miles Industries for the harm resulting from their defective gas fireplaces, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and help you sue for the compensation that you are owed.

The Defect Associated with the Defective Product

As explained above, an issue with delayed ignition can cause gas to accumulate in the fireplace prior to ignition. Therefore, when the burner ignites, the glass window of the fireplace can shatter; this poses a burn and laceration risk to consumers. Unsuspecting consumers could suffer lacerations due to the shattering glass; the shattered glass could be launched outwards, resulting in a number of injuries including facial injuries, eye injuries, lacerations, and even nerve or ligament damage. These injuries could cause permanent scarring and other permanent damage. The defective product also represents a burn risk to consumers. Consumers could suffer burns varying in degrees, which could result to damage to the skin, the muscles, the nerves/ligaments, and even the bones. Burn injuries are likely to lead to permanent scarring, loss of mobility, loss of function, and loss of feeling. In severe cases, burn injuries can also lead to amputations. Regardless of the specific harm that you or a member of your family suffered as a direct result of the defective product, you should explore the possibility of holding the company that released the defective product accountable for all the harm suffered.

Liability for Incidents and Harm Resulting from Defective Products

Who is liable for the incidents and harm caused by a defective product? Depending on the details surrounding the incident, the company that made the defective product available for consumers could be liable for the harm suffered; this is based on the concept of product liability. Product liability means that all companies owe their consumers a duty of care – a duty to ensure that their products are completely safe for consumers to use. Companies must test and inspect their products to be able to identify and address any of the hazards present in the product (before making it available to the public). When companies fail to do this, they are breaching their duty of care towards their consumers; they are also putting their consumers at risk of suffering significant harm. When a consumer suffers harm as a direct result of a breached duty of care (represented by a defective product), the company that made the defective product available could be liable for all harm resulting from the incident. In other words, an affected consumer could hold the company accountable and file a product liability lawsuit for the damages caused by a defective product. 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 Affected Consumers Do?

Were you and your family harmed by the defective gas fireplace? If so, there are a number of things that you should do to ensure that you could hold the company accountable for the harm resulting from the incident. What should you do? Consider some of the recommendations listed below:

• Take photos of all the harm suffered, including burn injuries and lacerations
• Take photos of the entire scene of the incident
• Take photos of the defective product
• Seek medical care for the harm suffered
• Contact the company to report the incident as well as the harm suffered
• Do not agree to a free repair, a free replacement, or a refund
• Do not agree to return the defective product under any circumstances (the defective product will be the primary source of evidence)
• Speak to witnesses present at the time of the incident
• Collect any home surveillance footage that might have captured the incident
• Collect all relevant medical records associated with the defective product
• Gather records associated with the purchase of the defective product (order confirmations, receipts, etc.)
• Seek legal assistance with the experts at our law firm as soon as possible

If you would like to learn more about the steps that you should follow after being harmed by a defective product, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm today. Our lawyers will evaluate your claim and guide you every step of the way.

You Might Be Eligible to Recover Compensation

Based on the details surrounding your product liability claim, you could be eligible to recover monetary compensation for the harm that you or a member of your family suffered. How much compensation could you be awarded? What type of compensation could you be eligible to receive? The type and amount of compensation that you could recover will always be based on the details surrounding your claim; some of the compensation you could receive could include some of the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Loss of consortium
• Funeral and burial costs
• Punitive damages

The type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to receive will always be based on the details surrounding your claim; therefore, it is essential that you discuss your claim with an experienced attorney to learn more about the potential recovery associated with your claim. For more information about what you could be eligible to recover, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with our product liability lawyers as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to aggressively fight for the highest amount of compensation available for your claim.

File Within the Statute of Limitations

Did you know that you could lose your right to sue if you fail to file your claim within the appropriate length of time? This is because all claims are subject to a deadline – or a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations determines the specific time that claimants have to pursue their claims. If they fail to file their claims within the appropriate length of time, claimants could lose their right to sue. What deadline applies to your claim? In general, product liability claims in the state of California are subject to a two-year statute of limitations; this means that claimants only have two years to file their claims. However, it is also important for claimants to be aware that exceptions to the statute of limitations, which could toll or pause the time to sue, could apply based on the details surrounding the claim. To ensure that you have an in-depth understanding of the time that you have to pursue your claim against Miles Industries, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at our firm as soon as possible.

Contact Normandie Law Firm Today

Did you or a member of your family suffer harm associated with the defective gas fireplaces recently recalled by Miles Industries? If so, you might be interested in learning more about your right to pursue a claim for the harm directly caused by the defective product. Based on the details surrounding the claim, you might have grounds to file a product liability claim. The product liability lawyers at Normandie Law Firm are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your claim against Miles Industries. For more information about your right to sue for the harm caused by the defective fireplace, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm today.

At our firm, our lawyers are dedicated to remaining accessible to all victimized consumers. Therefore, we offer free legal services. Our free legal services strictly include free consultations and free second opinions. In other words, our product liability lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns; our lawyers will ensure that you have access to all the information that you need to pursue your claim and, ultimately, reach a successful claim outcome. If you would like to benefit from our free legal services, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm as soon as possible and request to speak with our lawyers.

At Normandie Law Firm, we offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, which establishes that our clients will not be required to pay upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Our firm is also based on a contingency structure. Because of our contingency structure, our clients will never be required to pay anything until after reaching a successful claim outcome. You will not be required to pay anything until your claim is successful; if you do not win, you will simply not pay.

Are you ready to discuss your claim with the experts at our firm? If so, do not hestiate to contact our experts as soon as possible.

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