A recall by Tech Gear 5.7 was announced on March 14, 2019 for their battery-powered Mobile Warming Performance Heated Socks. Socks that are under recall have the following model numbers:
- MW18A04-17-14
- MW18A04-17-15
- MW18A04-M10-14
- MW18A04-M4-10/W6-11
The socks were manufactured by
Mi Croteck Gaoke (HK) Limited/Shenzhen FCY Technology Co. Ltd, of China.
Tech Gear 5.7, Inc. in San Marcos, California is the importer and distributor of the product, which were sold online at www.mobilewarming.com and amazon.com. The socks were also available at Scheels are other retailers that specialize in sporting goods, work wear, and farm gear. Sold from September to November 2018, the socks had a retail value of approximately $130. The items are gray in color and made from a poly-cotton blend.
The product recall was due to complaints about the product’s lithium-ion battery overheating, melting, or igniting. Aside from serious burn injuries to the consumer, overheating batteries inside a pair of socks can easily cause a fire. These incidents occurred when the socks were plugged into a charging cable other than the one sold with the product.
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How have Customers been Harmed by the Recalled Socks from Tech Gear 5.7?
There have been 4 reported incidents of the batteries overheating in Tech Gear 5.7’s heated socks, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. There was property damage or loss in at least two of these instances, and as a result, consumers are asked to stop using the socks immediately. Affected customers should remove the battery from the socks and contact Tech Gear 5.7 right away for instructions on how to get a refund or a replacement product.
If you have not sustained any injuries or damage to your belongings, a refund or new pair of socks may be sufficient. However, what if you did end up getting hurt or a member of your family was injured? You are entitled to monetary damages beyond what it cost you to buy the product. Instead of settling for a refund or replacement item, reach out to the product liability lawyers at DLTA Law Group. We can help you file a product accident injury claim that will provide you with medical expenses and other financial losses.
What Makes the Heated Socks by Tech Gear 5.7’s Dangerous?
The problem with Tech Gear 5.7’s recalled socks have to do with the batter overheating, which can cause it to melt or ignite. Multiple incidents of batteries overheating were reported when the product was charged with a charging cable / unit that was not provided by the manufacturer. In these instances, you may wonder, “Is this really a big deal? Why not just use the charger that came with the socks?”
But here’s the reality: our lives revolve around mobile devices that need constant charging. These devices all come with their own charging cable and/or adapter, and before you know it, you forget which component goes with each device. Plus, a lot of these chargers are interchangeable, and consumers are used to using one charger to power 2 or 3 devices. It’s also worth noting that if you lose or damage the original charger, it can be a real pain to get a replacement device from the manufacturer.
So, it’s important to note that the product’s safety issues have to do with using a charger that’s not included with the socks. But this is still a major concern when we know for a fact that people use multiple chargers interchangeably. Nowadays, many consumers also have charging pads due to their faster charging capabilities and the convenience of having a singular item that will charge all your devices.
In conclusion, there is no denying that Tech Gear 5.7’s Battery-Powered Heated Socks can cause severe injuries and fires in people’s homes. Victims who are left with staggering medical bills, long-term health complications, and property damage should talk to a product safety recall lawyer by contacting the offices of Normandie Law Firm.
Liability by Manufacturers for Unsafe Products
Product liability is an area of law that has to do with responsibility by manufacturers, sellers, and distributors when someone is harmed by defects with a product. These entities have a duty of care to the public, which includes testing a product and inspecting it to ensure that it meets certain quality standards. They must also comply with federal and industry regulations, like including warnings about what not to do with the item.
When companies put products on the market that compromise people’s safety, they must be investigated and held responsible for the resulting harm. If you or someone in your family got hurt because of negligence by a product maker, distributor, or seller, you can explore the option of filing a product liability lawsuit. Our product recall lawyers are here to advise you of your rights and legal options. Please give us a call as soon as possible.
Monetary Restitution from the Manufacturer
A product liability lawsuit provides victims and their loved ones with compensation for physical injuries, psychological distress, and loss or damage to their property. The monetary damages you can ask for is based on various elements that are specific to your case. Compensation you can potentially recover as someone injured by a defective product include:
- Medical expenses, including future medical care costs if you have disabling injuries
- Compensation for lost wages and other income that you would have earned were it not for the incident resulting from manufacturer negligence
- Pain and suffering for the mental and physical distress you have suffered
- Punitive damages if it’s found by a jury that the manufacturer’s involvement constitutes gross negligence or misconduct.
- Funeral costs, medical expenses, loss of consortium and other wrongful death compensation for surviving family members
Help from a Recalled Product Injury Attorney
Putting on a pair of socks should not result in serious harm to yourself, a loved one, or your property. However, oversight and deliberate failures by manufacturers can cause defects that put your life at risk. You have the option of taking legal action and suing the manufacturer if you were injured because the lithium-ion battery in Tech Gear 5.7’s heated socks overheated, melted, or ignited.
When you hire the legal experts of Normandie Law Firm, you are protected by the Zero Fee Guarantee. We do not ask you to pay a retainer upfront, nor do we ask for payments throughout your case. We demand that the manufacturer cover all legal expenses in the settlement that’s owed to you. This means that we have to win your case in order to get paid, and you owe us $0 in lawyer’s fees if you do not receive compensation.
A lawyer specializing in product defect accidents is waiting to assist you, so contact our law firm and schedule a free, private consultation.
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