Liberty Hardware Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars Recalled Over Fall Hazard
Product Recalls - October 3, 2024
Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars By Liberty Hardware Recalled Over Risk They Can Dislodge and Cause Users To Fall
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (October 3, 2024) – Liberty Hardware Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars have been recalled because they can malfunction and cause users to lose their balance.
The recall was issued on September 26, 2024. Around 174,500 units were sold. According to the recall notice by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the plastic grip pads on the safety bars may dislodge after installation.
This could cause someone to lose their balance and fall over. Consumers could purchase Liberty Hardware Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars at numerous retailers, including The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, and Amazon.
Liberty Hardware has received 14 reports of the bars becoming dislodged after installation and one report of a fall leading to an injury.
Liability For Injuries Caused By Tub Safety Bars
Falls remain a leading cause of preventable injury in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “One out of 10 falls results in an injury that causes the older adult to restrict their activities for a day or more or to seek attention from the healthcare system. Each year, there are about 3 million emergency department visits due to older people falls.” Falls can lead to a number of very serious injuries.
- Fractures
- Head injuries
- Sprains
- Back and spine injuries
- Hip fractures
- Traumatic brain injuries
Companies that create products have a legal obligation to ensure that they are reasonably safe. This is particularly important when these products are designed for elderly people who may have mobility issues or medical problems. Older people bear the brunt of serious injuries from falls. When a company sells a product with design defects, this could form the basis of a strict liability claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after any injury caused by a consumer product.
- It should be determined if the product involved was part of any recall.
- Medical records related to the incident should be collected.
- Victims should seek ongoing care and examinations to determine if injuries have become worse.
- An experienced product liability attorney should be contacted.
Many of the injuries associated with a fall may not be immediately obvious. This is why it is so important for accident victims to seek a medical evaluation as early as possible. They should also consider speaking with a product liability attorney. An attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know if you have a valid claim that can be pursued.
Getting Legal Help For Injuries Caused By Tub Safety Bars
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates were deeply concerned to hear about the safety issues with the Liberty Hardware Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent other unsafe tub safety bars from being sold.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured by Liberty Hardware Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars? You may have legal recourse. Our team of product liability attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
