Thursday Recall Roundup
I find it incredibly frustrating as a Crowley personal injury lawyer anytime a big company announces a mass recall of one their products. Particularly when the product in question is something which the public purchases with safety in mind, and is mistakenly led to believe that by purchasing this brand and model over another they are actually making the safer choice – only to find out months or years later that their purchase is defective and potentially dangerous. Why wasn’t this problem discovered before it was released to the market? Such bad conduct by major corporations puts our families – our children – at risk, and in my opinion is entirely unacceptable.
Two such recalls were announced this afternoon.
Toyota (yes, them again) have recalled years 2007-2008 models of their RAV4 line along with Highlander and Highland HV models which were produced in 2008 due to problems with the sensors which cause driver and passenger airbags to deploy in the event of a traffic accident. This latest recall will affect more than 3000,000 vehicles sold in the US. If you are affected by this latest recall you should contact your nearest Toyota dealership.
Kiddieland Toys Limited have also announced a recall today of their Lights and Sounds line of Children’s Scooters due to a laceration hazard. As a parent, those are words you really don’t want to see together in a sentence. The recall was announced following reports of children getting their fingers caught in the hinge mechanism, necessitating stitches. 16,700 scooters are affected. Parents are being advised to contact Kiddieland directly to request a free repair kit.
Mark Anderson is a board-certified Tarrant County PI and wrongful death attorney. If you or a loved one have been hurt in an accident which was not your fault, call the Anderson Law Firm for a free consultation on your case. Call toll free at 800-354-MARK (6275) or locally at 817-294-1900.
