I’ve done a few articles over the last few months on the topic of product recalls. The big one I am sure you all know about is the ongoing Toyota recalls. But its difficult to hear of a product recall that has become existent following the deaths of product users; and even more so that the cases involve young children…
According to sources from Sky News, two popular baby slings are being recalled in the UK following links to the deaths of three youngsters in the US (source).
The SlingRider and Wendy Bellissimo from US company Infanto slings that are used to carry babies and infants close to the parents bodies are the products being recalled, of which approximately 10,000 have been sold in the UK. According to reports, they pose a risk of suffocation to the child due to the soft fabrics, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has advised; a chilling ……
Infantino’s president has of course released a statements advising that safety is their top priority, whilst the CPSC has issued warnings that the slings pose a “potential suffocation risk” to infants and babies under four months, with the risk higher in babies with a low birth weight, those born prematurely, and those with breathing problems. They have reportedly investigated 14 deaths in the last 20 years relating to baby swings, with three deaths last year being linked to the slings.
For further information, please visit the following link: www.infantino.com
When it comes to products, manufacturers and sellers alike have an important duty of care to ensure that they do not cause harm or suffering to those using them; and this is even more important when the safety issue is potentially fatal. Its covered under the Sale of Goods and Services Act 1982 – and failing to comply with it leaves a company liable for any damage or suffering they cause.
Our advice? Speak to an expert independent specialist personal injury lawyers on what you should do if you or someone you know has come to harm from a product or service.
