Longview Defective Product Attorney
For many children, the excitement of getting the toy they had on their birthday or Christmas wish list can be extremely exciting. Parents, friends, and relatives purchasing these toys often assume that because they are sold on the shelves of their favorite retailer they are safe, but this is not always true. In fact over 200,000 children are injured annually from a defective or dangerous toy. According the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, each year they have to recall tens of thousands of toys from retailers because they are unsafe or dangerous for children.
If your child was injured by an unsafe, recalled toy, we urge you to contact the skilled Longview defective product attorneys of Erskine & McMahon, LLP.
Most Common Toy Defects
One of the most common reasons toys are recalled for being hazardous for children is choking. In fact, choking is the most common cause of death among small children. For this reason, it is important that parents and family members alike are aware of these hazards so they can help keep their children safe.
Below is a list of the most common toy defects:
- Sharp, pointed edges that could cause lacerations
- Small parts that could become choking hazards
- Warning labels missing from product
- Hearing damage caused by toys with loud horns or alarms
- Overheating toys which could result in burns
- Packaging that could result in suffocation
Toys most often recalled due to the above reasons include:
- Rocking horses
- Stuffed animals and dolls
- Toy guns such as Nerf guns
- Play kitchen sets
- Balls
The idea of your son or daughter suffering an injury from a dangerous toy can be scary, but unfortunately, accidents happen. The important thing is knowing who to turn to when accidents like this happen and your family is financially devastated by significantly high medical bills and other costs to help your child recover from their injury.
