On March 17. 2022, there was a recall of the ToolGuards Portable Water Immersion Heateres/ According to the recall, number 22-734, the water immersion heater can overheat, causing it to possibly melt or catch fire. This poses a number of risks – including fire/burn risks, shock risk, and electrocution risks.
The recall affects approximately 5,000 products of the portable immersion heaters with built-in thermostats. The affected products have a silver label on the base of the unit with TOOLGUARDS, Model TG_IMH_01, and Batch Number PO100301 printed on it.
The product was sold exclusively through Amazon.com from December 2021 to February 2022 for approximately $45 each. So far, FXswede AB has received at least 19 reports of the recalled products overheated, melting, or catching fire. There have been 2 reports of consumers being shocked.
Consumers are being urged to stop using the recalled product and contact FXswede AB for a refund. Specifically, that consumers unplug the defective water immersion heaters, cut the cord, and submit a photo (of the product with the cut cord) along with the Amazon order number via email.
Without a doubt, destroying the product in exchange for a full refund is the best option for consumers who have not been harmed because of the defective product. However, if you or a loved one suffered harm because of the product, the destroying it and getting a refund should not even be considered.
In fact, if you or a loved one were harmed because of a defective product, you should never agree to a refund. Instead, you should speak to a lawyer immediately to explore the legal options available to you. Here at Normandie Law Firm, our product liability lawyers are ready to help you better understand your legal options.
Possible Injuries
As mentioned above, the defective portable immersion water heaters represent a fire risk and a shock risk. This means that victims can suffer some of the following injuries:
- Burn injuries (ranging in severity)
- Smoke inhalation injuries
- Electric burns
- Internal damage
- Cardiac arrest
- Electrocution
Both the fire risk and the shock risk represent real dangers – resulting injuries could even be fatal. Regardless of the harm that you or a loved one suffered because of the defective ToolGuards Portable Water Immersion Heaters, you should explore your legal options as you might have grounds to sue.
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What Should You Do?
Without a doubt, you could sue for the harm suffered because of a defective product. It is recommended that affected consumers do the following:
- Take photos of all visible injuries
- Take photos of the scene of the incident
- Take photos of the defective product
- Do not tamper with the product in any way – unplug the product and put it in a safe place. Do not try to fix the product yourself.
- Contact the company and report the incident
- Do not agree to a refund
- Do not agree to a free repair
- Do not agree to a return
- Speak to witnesses and collect their contact information
- Gather any video surveillance that might have captured the accident
- Collect all medical records
- Collect all records of lost income
- Contact an experienced recall lawyer as soon as possible
For more information about the steps to take after being harmed by a defective product, contact us immediately.
Is there a Class Action Lawsuit?
As of now, there is not a class action claim, but that doesn’t mean that there will not be one. In a class action lawsuit, claimants are considered one single entity. In a mass tort lawsuit, claimants are considered as individuals. In cases where victims are all harmed in a similar manner, a class action is more likely.
How can I join or be a part of a class action lawsuit on this case? Normally, participating in a class action lawsuit is as simple as opting in. With the help of a class action lawyer, you can become a part of the class action. Can I file a class action lawsuit? Yes, if there is no existing class action, you can start a class action lawsuit. Your class action lawyer will find additional parties to join the class action.
For more information about whether you could file a class action lawsuit, contact us today.
Contact Us Today
Here at Normandie Law Firm, we are ready to help you. We offer free case evaluations – including free consultations and free second opinions. We also offer a Zero-Fee guarantee; therefore, you will not have to pay any upfront legal costs for our legal services. In addition, we work on contingency. This means that our clients will never be required to pay until after they win. If you do not win, you will not be responsible for legal fees.
Contact our experts today to learn more about your legal options.
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