The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent government agency which was formed under the Consumer Product Safety Act to protect citizens against unreasonable risk of injury when using consumer products. Throughout the year, it issues warnings and recalls of certain products which have been deemed to have safety hazards. These products range from food, electronics, house wares, and appliances to auto parts, children's toys and gear, jewelry, cosmetics, construction equipment, medical devices, automobiles, and more.

In a recent release, the CPSC issued a statement that 223,000 Peg Perego strollers have been recalled because of a risk of child entrapment and strangulation. Apparently, a child's head can get trapped between the stroller seat and its tray. A 6-month child died from strangulation in this manner. Another 7-month nearly died in the same way. The report from the CPSC stated that children younger than one year who are placed in the stroller without being harnessed are the most susceptible to this risk when their head and neck can become entrapped by the tray. The recall involves two versions of the stroller which were manufactured prior to a new standard which called for a larger opening to prevent the strangulation hazard.

Compensation for Defective Product Injuries

Where a consumer product has resulted in injuries to someone using it in the manner for which it was intended, the injured person may have grounds for a personal injury claim against the manufacturer. Products can be defective in their design, their manufacture, or in their marketing, as in cases of poor or inadequate labels, warnings, or instructions.

If you or a loved one has been injured in this way in or around Fort Lauderdale, Florida you can discuss your case with an attorney at the law firm of Weinstein & Scharf, P.A. An initial discussion is free of charge; you can get a review of your situation to find out what your legal rights and options are in pursuing a claim for the damages you have suffered. The firm's attorneys have over 85 years of combined legal experience and will fight on your behalf to achieve maximum compensation. Contact the firm to speak to an attorney about your accident or injuries today.