On September 22, 2021, Huish Outdoors issued a recall for their Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkels. According to the recall, number 21-199, the bottom purge valve on the affected snorkels can leak, allowing the unexpected entry of water; this poses a drowning risk to consumers. The recall has affected approximately 76,000 units of the product.
The snorkels affected by the recall are white and gray; they have a blue plastic housing around the oval-shaped, clear rubber bottom purge valve as well as a blue dry splash guard at the top of the snorkel. The snorkel is about 16.5 inches tall.
The following batch numbers are included in the recall: 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2043, 2044, 2045, 2046, 2047, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2114, and 2115 (the batch numbers are located above the gray tubing).
The recalled snorkels were sold exclusively online and in-store via Costco Wholesale Warehouse from February 2021 through July 2021; they were priced at about $40 each.
So far, the company has received at least 13 reports of the snorkels leaking. There was one report of minor injuries (cuts) after a consumer tripped after the snorkel leaked.
The company is urging affected consumers to stop using the defective snorkels and follow specific instructions to destroy the product and register online for a free replacement.
If you or a member of your family suffered injuries due to the defective snorkel, you should not follow the suggestions of the company. Instead, you should explore your legal options – you could be eligible to sue and possibly even participate in a class action claim with the help of a recall lawyer.
Possible Injuries
Although one of the incident reports consisted of minor cuts, it is possible for severe harm to occur as a result of the defective snorkels – that is, consumers could suffer drowning. Without a doubt, drowning could be fatal. However, near-drowning incidents in which the victim survives can result in devastating harm.
Near-drowning incidents are typically associated with brain damage due to a lack of oxygen (including brain edema). However, near drowning incidents can also lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and pneumonia, for instance.
Regardless of the harm that you or a member of your family suffered, a defective snorkeling device injury drowning lawyer could help you explore your legal options.
What Should You Do?
If you or your family were harmed by the defective snorkels, there are a number of things that you could do to prepare to pursue your claim, including the following:
- Seek medical care
- Photograph all visible harm
- Photograph the defective product
- Contact the company to report the incident and the harm that you suffered
- Do not agree to a refund, a free replacement, or a return (do not destroy the product, just leave it as-is)
- Gather all medical records
- Seek legal assistance with a defective product attorney immediately
How Can I Join a Class Action Lawsuit on this Case?
How can I be a part of a class action lawsuit on this case? The first question to ask is the following: is there a class action lawsuit? If there is a class action lawsuit already, they a class action lawyer can help you participate. If there isn’t a class action already, can I file a class action lawsuit? Yes, however, there will need to be more claimants. Depending on the type of case, mass torts could be pursued instead of a class action. It all depends on the situation.
Contact Us Today
Here at Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue your lawsuit after being harmed by the defective snorkels or any other defective product. We offer free case evaluations, including free initial consultations and free second opinions. We also offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, so that you will not have to worry about upfront legal fees. In addition, we work on contingency; therefore, you will not pay until you win.
Contact our lawyers today to learn more about your right to sue.
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