Los Angeles Lawyers for Defective Child Safety Products

• Car Seats: Car seats may have defective latches or buckles that fail to secure properly, risking the child's safety in an accident. Weak harnesses or faulty installation mechanisms can also pose hazards, as can materials that don’t meet flammability standards. These issues can make car seats unsafe for children in critical moments.
• Baby Carriers: Baby carriers with weak straps or buckles can break, causing the baby to fall. Poor weight distribution and insufficient head support in the design can lead to injuries or suffocation risks, especially in very young babies. Proper airflow and durable materials are essential for baby carrier safety.
• Infant Slings: Infant slings that do not provide adequate head support or force the baby into a curled position may restrict airflow, potentially causing suffocation. Weak materials or faulty fastenings may result in the baby slipping or falling. These risks are especially concerning for newborns under four months old.
• Strollers: Strollers with weak frames or unreliable locking mechanisms can collapse unexpectedly, endangering the child. Poorly designed brakes and top-heavy structures increase the risk of tipping. Pinch points in hinges also pose a risk of injury to children’s fingers or limbs.
• Carriages (Prams): Carriages with faulty wheels or unstable frames can collapse or tip over, posing a significant risk to the baby inside. If the safety restraints are poorly designed, the child could fall or climb out. Sturdy frames and reliable restraints are essential for carriage safety.
• Cribs: Cribs with drop-side rails or poorly spaced slats may allow a baby’s head or limbs to become trapped, risking suffocation. Weak structural components or hazardous gaps between the mattress and crib frame can also be dangerous. Secure construction and reliable railings are crucial for safe crib design.
• High Chairs: High chairs with weak locks or latches can collapse, especially if the child leans or moves abruptly. Narrow bases and inadequate harnesses may allow the child to fall or tip the chair. Stable bases and secure harnesses help ensure child safety in high chairs.
• Walkers: Walkers with an unsteady base or high center of gravity may tip over easily, risking falls. Inadequate brakes and access to unsafe areas, like stairs, increase hazards. Walkers should have durable wheels, stable designs, and good braking systems to reduce risks.
• Playpens and Portable Cribs: Playpens with weak frames or poorly sewn mesh can collapse, posing a suffocation or injury risk. Insufficient padding can also create entrapment hazards. Strong construction and securely attached padding are essential to keep playpens safe.
• Changing Tables: Changing tables with weak frames or inadequate restraints may collapse or allow a child to roll off, resulting in falls. Narrow or unstable bases are a tipping hazard. Well-balanced tables with secure safety straps help prevent accidents during diaper changes.
• Baby Gates: Baby gates with unreliable locks or weak frames may fail, allowing children access to restricted or unsafe areas. Gates that are too low or have gaps can be climbed over or may trap a child’s limbs. Strong frames and secure locks are vital for effective childproofing with baby gates.

Products are generally considered “defective” if they feature a manufacturing flaw or dangers inherent to their design, or if they do not come with adequate safety warnings and/or instructions. Our firm can help you with any of these complaints. No matter which company is responsible, we want to help you hold them accountable for their negligence and the injuries it caused. Our primary goal is always to resolve your case in your best interests, but we also seek to prevent other children from suffering from the same defect.