According to the manufacturer Under Armor has issued a recall on roughly 541000 UA Defender Chin straps. The metal snap that connects the straps to the helmet has sharp edges which could pose a laceration risk for both the player wearing the device or others who come in contact with the product. The chin straps were sold between January 2008 and September 2011. Consumers can contact Under Armor at (888) 823-0343.
Commentary
The recall notes 6 separate incidents of the chin strap causing lacerations each requiring stitches. Normal scrapes and cuts from a defective product while dangerous probably do not warrant the costs associated with filing a lawsuit. However a trip to the hospital for a severe cut might.
If a serious injury occurs because of a faulty product a link must be concretely established between the injuries and the product in question. Attorneys for manufactures are good at providing alternatives for the actual injury other than their clients product. Remember it is the plaintiffs burden to prove an injury so attorneys for the defendant can use any alternative theory they want in mitigating liability.
Texas Product Liability Lawyer Michael Grossman
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