Many consumers purchase household items, electronics, toys, appliances, and tools from Amazon expecting them to be safe. However, some products sold on the platform have allegedly caused serious injuries, including burns, fires, electric shock, and other life-altering harm.
The Schwaba Law Firm is investigating and prosecuting claims involving dangerous and defective products sold through Amazon’s online marketplace. If you or a loved one were injured by a defective product purchased through Amazon, you may be entitled to compensation. Our attorneys are reviewing claims for individuals who suffered injuries after purchasing unsafe products through Amazon, including items sold by third-party marketplace sellers.
CAN YOU SUE AMAZON FOR A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT?
In some situations, yes.
Amazon has faced growing litigation over whether it can be held legally responsible for defective products sold through its marketplace, especially when the item was sold by a third-party seller but stored, packaged, or shipped through Amazon’s fulfillment system. Courts in several jurisdictions have allowed product liability claims against Amazon to proceed, depending on the facts of the case and state law.
A lawsuit may involve claims against:
- Amazon
- The manufacturer
- A third-party seller
- Distributors or importers
- Other companies in the chain of distribution
Because many third-party sellers are overseas or difficult to locate, injured consumers may have legal claims against Amazon itself in certain cases.
WHAT PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN LINKED TO THESE LAWSUITS?
A wide range of products sold on Amazon have been the subject of injury claims, including:
- Defective lithium-ion batteries
- Hoverboards and e-bikes
- Hair dryers and electronic devices
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Children’s products and toys
- Power tools
- Kitchen appliances
- Pet products
- Furniture and home goods
Some products have been recalled after reports of fires, explosions, strangulation, electrocution, or serious physical injury.
COMMON INJURIES IN PRODUCTS LAWSUITS
Defective Amazon products may cause:
- Burns
- Electric shock
- Fire injuries
- Lacerations
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Eye injuries
- Broken bones
- Internal injuries
- Wrongful death
In some cases, consumers were injured by products that appeared legitimate but were sold by unverified third-party sellers through the Amazon Marketplace.
WHY ARE PEOPLE FILING LAWSUITS?
Amazon product lawsuits generally allege that consumers were injured because dangerous products were sold through the platform without adequate safety testing, warnings, or recall procedures.
These claims may allege that:
- The product was defectively designed
- The product was defectively manufactured
- The seller failed to warn about known risks
- Amazon facilitated the sale and distribution of unsafe products
- Consumers were not properly informed of recalls or safety hazards
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has also taken action involving hazardous products sold through Amazon’s fulfillment system.
WHO MAY QUALIFY?
Claims will vary on a case to case basis.
You may be eligible to file a claim if:
- You purchased a product through Amazon
- The product malfunctioned or was defective
- You suffered physical injuries or property damage
- You required medical treatment
- The injury occurred during normal use of the product
You may still have a case even if the product was sold by a third-party seller rather than directly by Amazon.
WHAT COMPENSATION IS AVAILABLE?
Compensation in an Amazon defective product lawsuit may include:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Future treatment costs
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability
- Property damage
- Wrongful death damages
The value of each case depends on the severity of the injuries and the circumstances surrounding the defective product.
WHY CHOOSE SCHWABA LAW FIRM?
At Schwaba Law Firm, we understand the devastating impact dangerous pharmaceutical products can have on families. Our firm handles complex product liability and mass tort claims and works directly with clients to provide personal, one-on-one legal support.
When you work with our team, you can expect:
- Free case evaluation
- No fees unless we recover compensation
- Personalized legal guidance
- Experienced product liability representation
We are committed to helping injured individuals hold drug manufacturers accountable.
