Phone giants EE are recalling a batch of their Power Bar products after ‘a number of incidents’ where they have overheated, leading to a fire risk.
An alleged victim has tweeted an image of their hand showing significant burns that are said to have been caused by the Power Bars in question. Thousands of Power Bars are thought to have been distributed, with the batch model known as E1-06 currently being recalled.
Investigations are said to be ongoing and EE are asking anyone who has bought a Power Bar that is being recalled to return it to their nearest EE store as soon as possible. Anyone in possession of an affected Power Bar is being asked to cease using the product immediately.
Rigorous testing is intended to prevent these kinds of incidents from happening, yet product recalls and liability claims are very common. Under the Supply of Goods and Services Act you can recover damages if you are injured because of a dangerous or defective product, and we continue to take on an alarming number of these types of cases on a regular basis.
In a word from our team:
“We put our trust in the products we buy – we should not have to worry about being hurt when something goes wrong. Technology is continually advancing and we ought to see safety getting better and better. Sadly this is not always the case.”
If you have been affected by a dangerous or defective product and suffered injury as a result, you can always call our friendly team at The Injury Lawyers for no obligation help on 0800 634 7575.