Unsafe Household Products - When Everyday Items Cause Serious Harm
We expect the products we use in our homes to be safe. Unfortunately, defective or poorly designed household goods can cause severe injuries. As an experienced unsafe household products lawyer in New Mexico, Holt Law represents clients hurt by dangerous appliances, electronics, cleaning chemicals, furniture, and other consumer items. Whether your case involves a manufacturing defect, missing safety warnings, or a recall, we fight to hold companies accountable when their products turn a normal day into a disaster.
When "Safe" Products Aren't Safe
From faulty space heaters that spark fires to children's toys with hidden choking hazards, unsafe household products can create life-altering harm. These injuries often happen without warning-during routine tasks like cooking, cleaning, or simply relaxing at home. Holt Law investigates the root cause and identifies the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer responsible for selling dangerous products.
Common Household Product Hazards
Household product injury claims may involve:
Liability in Household Product Injury Cases
Household product injury claims may involve:Under product liability law, companies can be held strictly liable for injuries caused by their defective products. This means you don't have to prove they acted negligently-only that the product was defective and caused your injury. We investigate whether the harm was due to:
Proving the Product Was Defective
Preserving the product and its packaging is critical. Our team works with engineers, safety specialists, and consumer product experts to analyze what went wrong. We also review recall databases and prior complaints to establish whether the manufacturer knew about the risk.
Compensation for Unsafe Product Injuries
We fight to recover compensation for:
Frequently Asked Questions
About Unsafe Household Products
Do I have a case if I didn't follow the instructions exactly?
Possibly. If the product is unreasonably dangerous even with minor misuse that the manufacturer could foresee, you may still have a claim.
Does a recall mean I automatically win my case?
Not automatically, but it can be strong evidence that the product was defective.
Why Choose Holt Law for Household Product Cases
Our firm has the experience, resources, and determination to stand up to manufacturers-whether your injury involved a defective coffee maker, a faulty child's car seat, or a dangerous cleaning product. We handle all legal details so you can focus on recovery.