Who can be held accountable for injuries caused by a defective toy?

Before determining who is responsible for injuries caused by a defective toy, it’s important to understand what may have led to the defect in the first place. Listed below are the common product defects:

• Flawed design: Toys with generally unsafe designs (sharp edges, tiny components that may be choking hazards, etc.)
• Production errors: Product defects that occurred during the production of the toy. This may include the use of toxic or substandard materials or incorrect assembly of parts.
• Failure to warn: This refers to the lack of safety warnings, proper labels, age recommendations for the toy, or missing instructions.

Different teams collaborated and contributed to the production of a children’s toy. So, when a toy causes harm or injury, various people may be liable. The groups of people who may be held responsible include toy manufacturers, designers, distributors, and retailers.

Here’s how each of the following parties may be held accountable for an injury linked to a defective toy:

• Manufacturers: If the toy’s defect was due to poor quality control or errors during the manufacturing process, the toy manufacturer may be liable for injuries related to their product.
• Designers: If the injury was a result of a poorly designed toy, the designers may be held responsible.
• Distributors and retailers: If distributors and retailers were aware of the toy’s defects and still continued to sell the product, then they may also be held accountable for the injuries related to the defective toy.

Consult an experienced lawyer for your defective children's product claim

If your child has been injured by a defective toy, you may take legal action by filing a defective toy claim. The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary can assist you through the claims process. Don’t hesitate to contact us for a free consultation to discuss the specifics of your case.