Many news sources have been reporting that a previous recall of the Bumbo Baby Seats hasn’t done much to protect babies from allegedly suffering major injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has stated that parents should stay alert when having their infants on the recalled Bumbo Baby Seats since these items should never be used in elevated surfaces.
Reports of infants aged 3 to 10 months suffering injuries after falling from the recalled seats are still coming. Many have presented skull fractures and other allegedly life-threatening injuries.
According to the reports, there have been at least 45 incidents related to the misuse of the Bumbo seats. The last recall issued previously by the CPSC required that the manufacturers displayed visible warning signs advising the adults to never place their babies on this product while on elevated surfaces. More 17 reports of skull fractures surfaced even after the warning sign started to be used.
Since 2003, there have been 3.85 million seats manufactured by Bumbo Baby Seats International. The items were sold all over the United States.
As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer and a parent, I understand that our children’s safety is a priority to all parents nationwide.
Personal injury attorneys in Los Angeles are always ready to answer your questions regarding cases that happened due to the negligence of companies that overlook the safety of their products.
The Food and Drug Administration has warned parents that products which claim to prevent of lower the change of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome are not backed by the FDA, according to recent news soureces.
The FDA has stated that the best thing parents can do to lower the occurrence of SIDS is to place the baby on his or her back while sleeping, and make sure the sleeping area is clear of anything else.
They are currently working to prevent product manufacturers from making claims that their products prevent SIDS. These include certain mattresses, crib bedding, pillows, baby monitors, crib tents, and infant positioners. The FDA has never approved a product that prevents SIDS, a condition in which an infants under one year of age dies without reason, and has requested that these medical claims are removed from the products.
A pediatric medical officer of the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health stated that these products can actually cause fatalities rather than prevent them. The FDA has recorded 13 deaths in the past 13 years in relation with sleep positioners.
As a Los Angeles wrongful death attorney, I hope that you and your family abide by the recommendations put forth by the FDA. Always be careful about products that make medical claims without FDA backing. If you or someone you love has been injured by a defective product, I recommend you contact a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
