Christmas shopping. Some people love it while others loathe it. One reason, people dislike Christmas shopping is because it can be quite nerve-wracking. The hunt to find the right gift for the right person can be time consuming and maddening. But in the end, one way or another, the shopping must come to a close on December 24th. Then it is time for the Christmas presents with their foil paper, ribbons and bows, to be stacked below the Christmas tree, until it is time for the unwrapping to begin.
Regardless of whether or not you liked Christmas shopping, you may still be a little nervous about whether the recipient will like the gift you purchased. What most people do not think about while the recipient of their gift begins to unwrap the package, is whether the recipient could be hurt or seriously injured by the gift. This year, in December alone, there were more than twenty recalled products according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). It is possible that one of the recalled products is “lurking” underneath your Christmas tree. The following items were recently recalled:
- Keurig MINI Plus Brewing System: Keurig has recalled more than 6.5 million hot beverage brewing systems with model number K10. The recall occurred after the company received 200 reports from consumers of hot water spraying during the brewing process. Close to 100 of the reports involved burn-related injuries. The affected brewing systems have identification numbers starting with “31”. The brewers were sold in the U.S. both online and in-stores from 2009 to 2014. If you are the owner of a recalled system, you can call the company to arrange for a no cost repair.
- Essenza Tower Tealight Warmer by Olympic Mountain Products: The tealight warmers are being recalled because they can burn with an erratic or high flame which can cause burn injuries or property damage. The defective warmers were sold exclusively at Costco locations in the United States and Canada. Consumers who have purchased a defective warmer can seek a refund by contacting the company via telephone or online.
- Bean Bag Chairs by Comfort Research: The chairs are being recalled because the zippers on the bags can be opened by a child and there is the possibility that a child could crawl inside of the bag and either become entrapped, choke or suffocate on the bag’s foam beads. The recalled chairs were sold between January 2010 and October 2013 at Meijer, Kroger and Burlington Coat Factory. The chairs were also sold online at Target, Groupon, Kohl’s, Walmart, Toys R Us, Bean Bag Company, Wayfair and Amazon. Consumers who have purchased the recalled chair should remove the item from children immediately and contact Comfort Research for instructions as to how to disable the defective zipper.
- Hoodie Recall: Three manufacturers of children’s hoodies have recalled jackets after learning that the items pose a strangulation hazard to children. If you have purchased a Kids GAA Fleece Hoodie (James Trading Group), Ski-Doo or Can-Am Kid’s Hoodie (BRP), or Pink Pony Hoodie (Kiddie Korral), you should contact the manufacturer for a refund.
For a complete list of all recalled items you can visit the CPSC website. If you have been the giver or receiver of a recalled product, it important to take immediate action to avoid potential injury.
If you were injured by a defective product, it is important that you seek the advice of a seasoned Kansas City Products Liability Attorney. Only a seasoned Kansas City Products Liability Attorney can ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive the proper compensation for your injuries. The attorneys at the Hubbard & Kurtz, L.L.P. have helped countless injury victims, in both Kansas and Missouri. Our aggressive and experienced team of products liability attorneys will make sure that justice is served. Contact Hubbard & Kurtz, L.L.P. today at (816) 472-4673 to schedule a consultation with one of our Products Liability Attorneys.