The holiday season is the time of year where families get together and buy each other gifts to celebrate, and people should have a fair expectation that their gifts are safe for use. It is important to understand that sometimes companies are capable of producing products that can lead to injuries and death. In the event a consumer product is declared unsafe, it is typically recalled.

Can Children’s Toys Cause an Injury?

Between 1990 and 2011, over 3,270,000 children were sent to the emergency room because of injuries sustained while playing with toys. Riding toys, such as scooters, wagons and tricycles, were to blame for 35 percent of toy-related injuries. Choking on small toys caused 11 percent of toy-related injuries.

Sometimes consumer products violate federal safety guidelines, causing manufacturers and resellers of the product to issue a recall. In 2012, 6,700 Captain Cutlass Pirate Pistols were recalled, because the paint used on the toy gun had excessive amounts of lead. Another recall happened last week when Giggles International recalled an animated toy monkey because of a battery defect that presented a burn hazard.

How Can I Check If a Christmas Gift Has Been Recalled?

Consumers this holiday season should become acquainted with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the federal agency responsible for protecting the public from risks of injury or death from consumer products. You can check for product recalls by visiting its website.

Consumers who have been injured by a defective product may have a claim to damages for their injuries. Consulting an attorney is an important step in receiving compensation, and Metier Law Firm will offer a free consultation.

Metier Law Firm has years of experience in defending clients who have been wrongfully injured by the negligent actions of others. You can reach out to us and become a part of our community by visiting our Twitter and Facebook pages.

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