On February 26, 2020, Safavieh issued a recall for the Aura and Silas 3-drawer chests. According to the recall, number 20-078, the recalled drawer chests are unstable if they are not anchored onto the wall; this poses a tip-over and entrapment hazard which can cause death or injuries to children. Based on the recall, approximately 760 units have been affected.
The recall specifically involves the Safavieh, Aura, and Silas 3-drawer chests. The affected chests include the following:
- Light gray drawers with a light gray linen finish (model CHS6410B)
- Champagne drawers with a mirror finish (model CHS6403A)
- Steel teal drawers with a mirror finish (model CHS6403C)
The recalled chests are approximately 32 inches wide, 16 inches deep, and 29 inches tall. The recalled drawer chests were sold online at wayfair.com, overstock.com, gift.com, as well as other online retailers. The drawer chests were available from November 2017 to November 2019 for prices ranging from $240 to $360.
According to the recall, there have been no incidents or injuries reported; however, it is possible that there have been a number of unreported incidents/injuries. The company is urging consumers affected by the recall to stop using any recalled chests that are not properly anchored to the wall and place it in an area in which children cannot access. The company is offering packaging and prepaid shipping labels so that affected consumers could remove the chest’s drawer slides and return them in exchange for a full refund.
Although this suggestion seems to be convenient to those who have only been inconvenienced by the recall, the company’s suggestion should never be followed by consumers who have been directly affected by the recall.
That is, if your child suffered injuries or lost his or her life, you should never consider following the suggestions established by the recall; instead, you should explore the possibility of filing a product liability claim for the harm that your child and your entire family suffered.
If your child was harmed by a defective product, you could pursue a product liability claim against the company that negligently made the defective product available for consumers. Depending on the details surrounding your situation, you might have grounds to file a product liability claim against Safavieh. If you would like to learn more about whether you could sue Safavieh for the harm that your child suffered in association with a defective product, do not hesitate to contact our law firm at your earliest convenience.
At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have many years of experience handling all sorts of claims – including defective product claims against negligent companies that harm their consumers. Our lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and help you hold the liable company accountable for the harm that your child suffered. If you are interested in learning more about your right to file a product liability claim, do not hesitate to contact our firm today.
Understanding the Danger of the Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazard
As mentioned above, the recalled drawer chests are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall which represents a tip-over and entrapment hazard that could result in injuries or death to small children. Young children often climb drawer chests – to reach items on top or to reach higher furniture, for example. The weight of children can cause the drawer chests to tip over and fall, trapping children underneath. Children could suffer a number of injuries, including but not limited to crushing injuries, traumatic brain injuries, fractures, spinal cord injuries, and suffocation, for example. Without a doubt, a defective chest drawer could be very dangerous to young children.
About Product Liability
Is Safavieh liable for the harm that your child suffered? If the defect was associated with defective labeling, design, or manufacturing, the company could be liable for all the harm suffered. This is based on product liability. Based on product liability, all companies owe their consumers a duty of care. They have the duty to ensure that their products are completely safe for consumers to use. When companies fail to identify and address the hazards present in their products, they are putting their consumers at risk of harm. As soon as a defective product contributes to the harm that a consumer suffers, the company could be found negligent and accountable based on product liability. For more information about product liability and how it applies to your situation, do not hesitate to contact our experts today.
Could You Sue?
Do you have the right to sue? As mentioned above, companies could be held accountable for the harm that their consumers suffered based on the concept of product liability. This means that you and all other affected consumers could sue the companies that contributed to the harm that you suffered. To learn more about your right to sue after being harmed by a defective product, you should seek legal assistance immediately.
Could You Recover Compensation?
If you decide to sue (and if your claim reaches a successful outcome), you might be eligible to recover monetary compensation. Could you really be compensated? How much could you be eligible to receive? The type and amount of compensation available for recover will always depend on the details surrounding your claim.
Based on your claim’s details, you could be eligible to recover compensation for some of the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Funeral and burial costs
- Punitive damages
If you would like to learn more about the type and amount of compensation that you could be eligible to recover if your claim reaches a successful outcome, do not hesitate to seek the expertise of our product liability lawyers. Our lawyers are ready to aggressively fight for your right to recover the highest amount of compensation available for recovery.
What Steps Should You Follow?
All consumers should know what to do in case of being harmed by a defective product. What should you do if your child was harmed by a defective product? Consider the following recommendations:
- Take photos of all physical injuries suffered
- Take photos of the defective product
- Take photos of the entire scene of the incident before anything is moved
- Seek medical attention immediately
- Keep the defective product in a safe place, as is (do not tamper with it)
- Contact the company to report the incident, the defect, and the harm suffered
- Do not agree to return the defective product
- Do not agree to a refund
- Do not agree to a free repair or replacement
- Gather all medical records
- Gather all purchase records
- Gather any surveillance footage, if available
- Seek legal assistance immediately
When you follow these steps, you are gathering the tools necessary to pursue a product liability claim. If you would like to learn more about each of the steps listed above or are simply in need of guidance, do not hesitate to contact the product liability experts at our firm as soon as possible.
The Time Limit to Pursue a Claim
Although you could sue after being harmed by a defective product, you could actually lose your right to sue. You could lose your right to sue if you fail to file your claim within the appropriate length of time. All claims are subject to a deadline – or a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations determines the specific length of time that you have to pursue your claim. If you do not file your claim within the time allowed by the statute of limitations, you will lose your right to sue.
How long do you have to pursue your claim? In California, product liability claims are typically subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that claimants only have two years to file their claims. If claims are not filed within the two-year deadline, they will lose their right to sue. However, it is important to note that exceptions could apply – especially in claims involving children. If children are injured, they could pursue claims independently when they become legal adults; in other words, the deadline could be tolled until they reach a legal age (that is, if the parents decide not to sue).
To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the deadline that applies to your claim, do not hesitate to contact our experts at your earliest convenience. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with all the information that you need to ensure that your claim is filed on time.
Contact Normandie Law Firm Today
Was your child injured by a defective product? Did your child climb a drawer chest causing it to fall and become entrapped? If your child was harmed by the defective Safavieh drawer chests, you might have grounds to sue. It is important that you seek legal assistance at your earliest convenience. If you are interested in learning more about the possibility of pursuing a product liability claim after your child suffered harm associated with a defective product, do not hesitate to contact the experts at Normandie Law Firm immediately.
At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers are dedicated to representing consumers who have been harmed by defective products. Our lawyers are ready to hold the negligent company accountable for the harm that your child suffered. Our firm is committed to remaining accessible to all; therefore, we offer free legal services. Our free legal services include free consultations and free second opinions. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our lawyers will be available to answer all questions and address all concerns – providing you with all the information necessary to either start or continue your claim. To benefit from our free legal services, do not hesitate to contact our firm at your earliest convenience.
Our firm offers a Zero-Fee guarantee that ensures that our clients will not be required to pay any upfront fees for our legal services. Our firm is also strictly based on contingency; therefore, you will not be required to pay any legal fees until your claim reaches a successful claim outcome. In fact, you will not pay unless you win.
Are you ready to hold Safavieh accountable for the harm that your child suffered? If so, contact the experts at Normandie Law Firm today.
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