Recall of Dick’s Sporting Goods’ Pull-Up Assist Equipment due to Injury Risk

On May 23, 2019, Dick’s Sporting Goods issued a recall (recall number 19-127) that affected approximately 10,000 units. The Ethos Pull-Up Assist product was recalled due to a laceration hazard. Specifically, the plastic clip on the nylon band attached to the resistance band with a carabiner can suddenly break, posing a significant risk of injury. The affected products consist of UPC number 889751549392 and style number ETHA200. The recalled products were sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods both in-store and online from March 2017 to February 2019 for approximately $35 each. According to the recall, there have been at least seven reports of the product suddenly breaking. These incidents have resulted in at least six lacerations. Two of the incidents were severe – requiring one victim to receive stitches and another victim to receive staples. The recall suggests that anyone who owns the recalled pull-up assist product should immediately stop using the product and return in to Dick’s Sporting Goods. The recall states that all customers that return the product with a receipt will receive a full refund; any customers returning the product without a receipt will receive store credit. Although there have only been seven reports of the recalled equipment suddenly breaking (and six injuries), it is possible that there has been many other unreported incidents and injuries. Did you suffer a laceration after the pull-up assist equipment that you purchased through Dick’s Sporting Goods suddenly broke? If so, it is essential that you do not follow the recommendations set out in the recall.

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What should you do instead? Do you think that the injury that you suffered is worth only $35? If you suffered a laceration, whether it required any sort of treatment (including stitches or staples), your injury is likely worth way more than $35. Depending on the specific details of your situation, you might be eligible to recover much more compensation than just $35. If you would like to learn more about your right to pursue a claim and possibly recover compensation, do not hesitate to contact the experts at Downtown L.A. Law Group at your earliest convenience. Downtown L.A. Law Group is a personal injury law firm with many years of experience handling a variety of claims – including product liability claims. If you were injured due to the defective pull-up assist equipment sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods, you likely have grounds to pursue a product liability claim. If you would like to learn more about how you could pursue a product liability claim after being affected by a defective product, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to take legal action and fight for your right to be compensated.

The Dangers of the Defective Product

As explained above, the defective product can suddenly break and pose an injury hazard. The recalled equipment can break and cause lacerations. In at least two instances, victims who suffered lacerations required stitches or staples. How could you be affected by the defective product? Without a doubt, you could suffer lacerations. In general, lacerations are not severe injuries. However, it is possible for lacerations to be severe and require medical treatment. Although a laceration that is treated with stitches or stapes might not keep you out of work for too long, it is possible that it could leave close you dealing with unexpected medical bills. Lacerations requiring stitching or stapling can lead to medical bills ranging from hundreds of dollars to thousands of dollars in cost. Even with insurance, the cost could represent an expense that victims cannot easily afford. Besides suffering a physical injury, victims have to worry about paying their medical expenses and often have to deal with mental/emotional distress associated with their situation. Without a doubt, being affected by a defective product could affect your life in many ways.

Your Right to File a Claim

Stores, like Dick’s Sporting Goods, have the duty to ensure that the products that they are making available to consumers are safe for use. If the defective product presented a problem with labeling, manufacturing, or design – the victim could pursue a claim. Before making any products available to consumers, companies have to ensure that they have thoroughly inspected the product and tested it under different circumstances to ensure that it is completely safe to use as it is intended. When companies fail to identify hazards or address hazards, they are negligently putting their consumers in danger of suffering injuries.

Your Right to Receive Compensation

If you file a defective product claim against Dick’s Sporting Goods, you might be eligible to receive compensation. How much compensation could you receive? What type of compensation could you recover if your claim is successful? The specific type/amount of compensation that you could receive after being harmed by a defective product depends on the details of your claim; however, you could recover compensation for the following: medical expenses; lost income; pain and suffering; punitive damages. If you would like to learn more about the type and amount of compensation that you might be eligible to receive if you file a successful product liability claim, do not hesitate to contact our experts as soon as possible. We are dedicated to fighting for your right to recover the highest amount of compensation available for your claim.

What Should You Do?

What should you do after being harmed by a defective product? What should you do after the pull-up assist equipment suddenly broke and caused you an injury? You likely have the right to sue; however, to better your chances of filing a successful claim, it is essential that you act appropriately. You should do all of the following:

• Take photos of the injuries caused by the defective product
• Take photos of the defective product
• Do not try to fix the defective product
• Do not tamper with the defective product in any way
• Contact the store to inform them of the incident and of the harm that you suffered
• Do not agree to return the defective product
• Do not accept any offers for refunds or replacements
• Seek medical attention for your injuries
• Seek legal assistance for your situation

By following the recommended steps above, you are essentially preparing to eventually pursue a claim and recover compensation. If you would like to learn more about what you could do after being harmed by a defective product to ensure that you can pursue a lawsuit against the party/entity liable for your injuries, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm as soon as possible. We are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to file your product liability lawsuit.

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How Long Do You Have to Sue?

Undeniably, you have the right to pursue a claim if you were injured due to a defective product. However, you could lose your right to sue if you fail to take action within the appropriate length of time. All claims are subject to a statute of limitations. What is a statute of limitations? How does a statute of limitations affect you and your claim? A statute of limitations establishes the specific length of time that claimants have to pursue their claims. In the state of California, personal injury claims such as product liability and defective product claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. What does this mean? After suffering an injury caused by a defective product, you will have two years to pursue your claim. Although the statute of limitations is strict, some details could increase the length of time that you have to file your claim. Because you could lose your right to sue, it is essential that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible for more information about the specific time that you might have to pursue your product liability claim, do not hesitate to contact our law firm at your earliest convenience.

Contact Downtown L.A. Law Group Today

Were you injured due to the defective Ethos Pull-Up Assist product that was recently recalled? If you were injured because of the pull-up assist equipment or any other defective product, you likely have grounds to pursue a claim. If you would like to learn more about your right to take action after being harmed by a defective product, do not hesitate to contact the experts at Downtown L.A. Law Group as soon as possible. Our lawyers have many years of experience handling a variety of claims including product liability claims. If you would like to allow our knowledgeable defective product lawyers to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need, do not hesitate to contact our firm as soon as possible. We are dedicated to ensuring that all victims have access to the information that they need to pursue successful claims. Therefore, our firm offers both free consultations and free second opinions, ensuring that all victims can discuss their claims with an expert without having to worry about expensive legal fees. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our lawyers will answer all questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your claim. Would you like to benefit from our free consultations and free second opinions? If so, do not hesitate to contact our firm today. Our firm offers a Zero-Fee guarantee ensuring that you will not have to pay upfront legal fees throughout the legal process. Our firm also offers a strict contingency structure; this means that you will never have to pay anything until your claim is successful. If you are ready to discuss your product liability claim with the experts at Downtown L.A. Law Group, do not hesitate to contact our firm today.