On September 12, 2013 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of more than 2 million dehumidifiers sold between 2005 – 2013. According to the CPSC, these dehumidifiers can overheat and catch fire, resulting in fire and burn hazards to consumers. More than 165 incidents involving the affected devices have been reported. The CPSC also reports 46 fires related to these devices and $2.15 million in property damage.
Products liability cases are those in which a consumer or user of a product suffers an injury because of design defects in a product or because the product failed due to a manufacturing or mechanical problem. In a products liability case, the manufacturer, distributer, supplier, or retailer may be held responsible for injuries caused by the product
If you have sustained any injuries or property damage resulting from the use of a defective dehumidifier, please contact the attorneys at Maynard O’Connor, Smith & Catalinotto to discuss whether you have a products liability case and may be entitled to compensation.
