What Happened:
The Consumer Product Safety Commission just announced that the company Million Dollar Baby would be recalling 18,000 children’s dressers. The CPSC says that the dressers can become unstable and pose a risk of tipping over and injuring a child.
So far there have been two reports of death associated with the dressers, an 11-month-old in Oklahoma and a 20-month-old in California died. Though the cause of death in these cases has not been determined, it’s believed the children may have suffocated after becoming trapped when their dressers fell over on them.
The Million Dollar Baby dressers have been sold at several retailers including JC Penny and Babies R Us. The recall applies to various colors and styles of the four-drawer dressers, including the “Emily” and the “Ryan” dressers.
The CPSC advises that owners of these dressers should immediately stop using them and place them out of a child’s reach.
The Virginia Injury Attorney’s Perspective:
It’s scary to think that something as seemingly safe as a dresser could potentially endanger your child’s life. Though most companies do a good job monitoring quality control, others are less careful and produce defective or dangerous products that can jeopardize your child’s safety.
If you or someone you love has been injured by a defective consumer product, consider consulting with an experienced VA injury attorney. My colleagues and I have the background to fight for the justice you deserve.
Helpful Info:
If your child has been injured by a dangerous or defective product, you may be able to hold the company that manufactured and marketed the device accountable by filing claims for compensation for medical costs, lost wages and pain and suffering. Read this article to begin learning about your legal rights and options when a faulty product leads to injuries.
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