Product Recalled After Child Suffers Serious Brain Injury
Target has announced a product recall to remove roughly 350,000 woven toy chests that are potentially hazardous to children. According to the New York Times, the recall comes after an 18-month-old child suffered a traumatic brain injury after her neck was entrapped by the lid of the chest. When the lid fell on her neck, it cut off oxygen to her brain, which led to severe brain damage.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission website reports that the product poses a strangulation threat among small children who may reach into the chest for toys or other items. The lid is prone to dropping suddenly which can entrap a child's head and neck and cut off oxygen to his or her brain. The CPSC website reports that the recall covers 14 models sold between February 2009 and April of this year. If you own one of these models, the CPSC and Target recommend that you stop using the chest immediately and return it to a Target store for a refund. To learn more about this product recall, click the link.
When defective products cause serious injury to children and adults, it is crucial that consumers are notified and these products are recalled. The CPSC works hard to protect consumers by pulling products from the marketplace. However, sometimes it takes legal action to motivate manufacturers to remove dangerous products from the marketplace or make safer products. Our team of product liability lawyers strive to make sure that negligent manufacturers are held accountable when their products cause people to suffer significant personal injuries or death. If you believe that you or a loved one has been harmed as a result of a defective or dangerous product, we can work with you to hold manufacturers responsible. Contact us online to speak with an experienced Chicago injury lawyer about your potential claim.
