Types of Product Defects
Any company that makes or sells consumer products is responsible for the products that it produces. Every product placed on the market should be reasonably safe when it is used as intended. When businesses fail to meet this responsibility, they may be legally responsible for any injuries that result.
If you have been harmed by a defective product, a class action lawsuit may be the most efficient way to pursue the compensation you need. To learn more about your legal options, call the class action lawsuit attorneys of Feazell & Tighe, LLP, at 877-508-0588.
Product Defect Categories
Most defective products belong in one of three categories. These categories are:
- Design defect – This occurs when the basic design of a product is inherently flawed. For example, a vehicle that rolls over easily because it is designed to be top-heavy has a design defect. These defects can be recognized easily because they usually affect all of the products in a line, rather than just some of them.
- Manufacturing defect – This occurs when a product is designed well, but someone makes an error while constructing it. One example is an electrical product that has been built with faulty wiring. Unlike design defects, manufacturing defects may only affect some of the items in a line.
- Marketing defect – This occurs when a defect lies not with the product, but with the way it is sold. For example, a children’s toy with an incorrect age recommendation on its packaging has a marketing defect.
Any of these defects can be very dangerous for unsuspecting consumers. We believe that anyone who has been harmed by a poorly made or improperly advertised product deserves a chance to fight for justice.
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The product liability class action lawyers of Feazell & Tighe, LLP, are prepared to handle a variety of cases. Contact us today by calling 877-508-0588 to discuss how we may be able to help you.
