Defective Products Recalled in May, 2013

Consumer products which pose a safety risk to those who use them are often recalled by the product manufacturers or by the Food and Drug Administration after receiving reports of adverse reactions or consequences. In some cases, consumers are injured prior to the recalls and may have grounds for an injury claim against a negligent manufacturer held to strict liability laws. In May of this year, recalled products included portable heaters made by Quartz, riding lawn mowers made by Toro, and convection ovens made by Foshan Guanmei Electrical Company.

The portable heaters were sold at Family Dollar Stores from September 2012 through December 2012. These Optimus Tower Quartz heaters have been recalled due to a problem with overheating which can pose a fire hazard to users. Ten reports of overheating were made which included some in which the temperature knobs melted. The riding lawnmowers, 2012 and 2013 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series ZRT, were also recalled due to the potential of a fire hazard due to a component which could rub against the fuel tank. The Touch Point convection ovens were also recalled due to a tendency to overheat, posing a risk of fire. Lists of recalled consumer products can be found at recalls.gov which provides information to the public in various categories, from motor vehicles to food, medicine, boats, cosmetics, and more.

Personal Injury Law Group in Charleston, South Carolina

Using a dangerous or defective product is just one scenario in which a person can be injured in a preventable accident. Other types of personal injuries can occur in motor vehicle accidents, railroad accidents, through chemical spills, medical malpractice, and more. Those who are injured or who lose a loved one in this way often face huge economic consequences, in terms of medical and funeral bills, loss of income or financial support, and more. They have a right to be compensated by the responsible party for their losses.

McLeod Law Group, LLC is law firm based in Charleston that is committed to providing justice for those who have experienced such injuries through no fault of their own. The firm's lead attorney is a member of the Litigation Counsel of America, the SC Association for Justice, and the Academy of Rail Attorneys. Due to his outstanding legal results, he has been named a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum as well as the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a prestigious group of trial lawyers who have won million dollar plus settlements and verdicts for their clients. Learn more about the firm and about the legal team can help you in any personal injury or wrongful death case. Contact their offices for a legal consultation.