This is a multi-state form covering the subject matter of the title.
This is a multi-state form covering the subject matter of the title.
There are three types of product defects: design defects, manufacturing defects, and warning/instruction defects.
A toy box was defectively manufactured – the hinges were not installed properly on the lid. If a child is playing with the box and the lid closes too quickly because of the defective hinges, it can cause serious injuries to the child.
When a product is defective, it means that the product has some kind of flaw or problem that makes it unreasonably dangerous to use. A product may be defective because of poor design, manufacturing errors, or a failure to warn consumers about potential dangers.
Defective products can result from design flaws, manufacturing errors, or inadequate warnings. Common examples include faulty electronics that overheat, dangerous toys with small parts, and defective automotive components that cause accidents.
For example, a car design that makes the vehicle prone to rolling over, a toy designed with small parts that can cause choking, or a piece of furniture that is unstable and likely to tip over can all have design defects.
There are three types of product defects: design defects, manufacturing defects, and warning/instruction defects. All three types of defects have to do with a product being faulty or inadequate in some way.
With regard to products liability, a defendant is liable when the plaintiff proves that the product is defective, regardless of the defendant's intent. It is irrelevant whether the manufacturer or supplier exercised great care; if there is a defect in the product that causes harm, he or she will be liable for it.
In Nevada, the statute of limitations for product liability claims is generally four years from the date of injury or damage caused by the product. However, similar to other cases, the discovery rule may extend this time limit if the injury is discovered later.
Under the Consumer Protection Act, manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and retailers could be held responsible for damage, injury or death caused by their product or any of that product's component parts.