When you purchase a toy or pair of pajamas for your child, it’s with the assumption that the item in question will not cause harm. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. This year alone, manufacturers have recalled dozens of children’s products. Here's what all parents should know about such recalls so they can prevent serious personal injury and ultimately keep their kids safe. 

Understanding the Recall Process 

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is responsible for recalling products like children’s toys, clothing, blankets, and car seats. Manufacturers can also issue their own recalls if they determine a particular product is defective before consumers do. As long as a product has the potential to cause harm when used as directed, it can warrant a recall. Once it becomes clear a recall is in order, the manufacturer must pull the product from the shelves and attempt to notify those who already purchased it. 

Tracking Relevant Recalls 

Although manufacturers have an obligation to notify customers of relevant recalls, there’s only so much they can do. As such, parents must be proactive about tracking defective products that pose a safety hazard. You can view the most recent recalls on Safe Kids Worldwide®, along with the kinds of personal injuries those items may potentially cause. 

Filing a Product Liability Claim 

Sadly, recalling defective products is not a foolproof way to protect consumers; however, those who do end up getting hurt by toys or other products—whether recalled or not—are usually entitled to compensation for the damages. To seek a payout, you must file a product liability claim against the designer, manufacturer, distributor, or retailer responsible for the defect in question. Although you don’t have to prove negligence played a role in the incident, you will have to demonstrate how you sustained personal injuries—and, subsequently, incurred damages—as a direct result of the product’s defect. 

If your child was hurt while using a defective product that was recalled or should have been recalled, turn to Cada Cada Hoffman & Jewson in Lincoln, NE. Since 1974, this firm has been helping individuals and businesses navigate complicated legal proceedings. Their knowledgeable attorneys practice in a variety of areas, including business law, collections law, and personal injury law. To get in touch with a lawyer on their team, call (402) 477-2233 or reach out online.