Product Defects

At any step in the supply chain, errors can occur that render certain consumer products dangerous to humans.

Each month, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) posts notice of all recalled products that affect infants, adults and seniors. Unfortunately, recalls of dangerous products often occur only after one or more injuries or fatalities are reported.

When it comes to identifying dangerous products, California law recognizes the following types of defects:

• Defect in design — If you use a product as instructed and are injured, it may have a design flaw. Poorly designed products are defective even when they are manufactured properly, so the defect usually affects the entire product line.
• Manufacturing defect — A manufacturing defect sometimes affects only one or a few batches of a product or particular model. Despite sound design, the product is a danger to users upon leaving the shop or factory. Shoddy manufacturing may be a result of cost-cutting, lack of quality control, use of harmful materials or human error.
• Inadequate warning — Sometimes a product is neither poorly designed nor improperly manufactured, yet consumers still suffer injuries when using it as directed. The product may be deemed defective due to a lack of warning about its danger or risks or the absence of directions for safe use.

When you or a loved one is seriously hurt by a harmful or dangerous product, our legal team helps you identify all responsible parties and pursue maximum compensation for the damages you suffered.