{"id":1339,"date":"2009-12-22T14:49:38","date_gmt":"2009-12-22T13:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/?p=1339"},"modified":"2009-12-22T14:49:38","modified_gmt":"2009-12-22T13:49:38","slug":"ikea-fears-over-child-seat-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/2009\/12\/22\/ikea-fears-over-child-seat-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Ikea Fears over Child Seat Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/ikea-child-safety.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"ikea-child-safety\" width=\"220\" height=\"293\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1343\" \/>The super Swedish furniture company Ikea has announced it is recalling a children\u2019s high chair following reports that the <strong><em>chair is a potential danger to children<\/em><\/strong> using it, Sky News has reported (<a href=\"http:\/\/news.sky.com\/skynews\/Home\/Business\/Ikea-Recalls-High-Chair-Over-Safety-Fears-After-Reports-Of-Children-Falling-Through-Seats\/Article\/200912415506254?lpos=Business_First_Home_Article_Teaser_Region_2&amp;lid=ARTICLE_15506254_Ikea_Recalls_High_Chair_Over_Safety_Fears_After_Reports_Of_Children_Falling_Through_Seats\">source<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>According to the report, the <strong><em>locks securing the seat on the \u201cLeopard Chair\u201d can give way<\/em><\/strong>, leading to a <strong><em>child falling through frame<\/em><\/strong>. It is believed that so far <strong><em>one child has already become a victim<\/em><\/strong> of the seat, sustaining bruises to legs after falling through the frame. There are <strong><em>also fears children could choke on the detached locks.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The issue caught the attention of Ikea following <strong><em>11 reports of the defective snap locks<\/em><\/strong>, including the incident above of the child that was injured, and a second incident whereby a <strong><em>detached snap lock was found in a child\u2019s mouth<\/em><\/strong>, but was lucky retracted before any damage was done \u2013 so the fears are real!<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Ikea have urged people not to use the seats and have stated they will provide refunds for those who wish to return the seat to stores. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>So, what happens if the parents of the injured child wish to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/100-percent-compensation-4u.php\">claim compensation<\/a> for the child\u2019s injuries or if anyone else is hurt? Ikea, under the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Sale and Supply of the Goods and Services Act 1982<\/span><\/strong>, are liable to compensate any victims for their injuries and suffering, not the manufacturer. \u00a0<strong><em>Ikea has a duty of care<\/em><\/strong> it owes to its customers to ensure that no product they sell can cause anyone to come to harm. Please see here for more information on the legislation : <a href=\"http:\/\/www.opsi.gov.uk\/RevisedStatutes\/Acts\/ukpga\/1982\/cukpga_19820029_en_5\">click link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The concerns are of course are significantly higher when it comes to children being at risk form a product sold. At such a young and tender age, children can be at risk of suffering worse injuries given their fragility. But as a parent wishing to pursue a claim for a child, what happens to the money that is awarded upon the conclusion of a successful claim?<\/p>\n<p>More often than not, the <strong><em>compensation awarded is placed in to a court held trust fund for the child to access when they turn 18<\/em><\/strong>. The interest rate on the trust fund is quite generous, and the fund allows for the child to be in complete control of what the cash is used for when they are old enough to have it.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Ikea has advised anyone with fears or questions to contact them on <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">0845 358 3364<\/span>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you or your child has been injured as a result of a defective or dangerous product, it is more than likely <strong><em>you are entitled to claim for compensation<\/em><\/strong>. Speak to an <strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/\">expert independent personal injury solicitor<\/a><\/em><\/strong> and get the right advice and representation for your case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The super Swedish furniture company Ikea has announced it is recalling a children\u2019s high chair following reports that the chair is a potential danger to children using it, Sky News has reported (source). 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