Describe the tort of strict liability for design defects
The Consumer Product Safety Commission controls consumer recalls. An example of a recent recall is the recalling by Graco of strollers due to fingertip amputation hazard.
The folding hinges on the sides of the stroller can pinch a child’s finger, posing a laceration or amputation hazard.
Click on Consumer Product Safety Commission or paste this URL into your browser:
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Graco-Recalls-11-Models-of-Strollers 11 models.
Q1.a. Describe the tort of “Strict Liability for Design Defects” as it applies to the Graco recall situation.
b. What defenses, if any apply to the tort of Strict Liability for Design Defect. Should the parents assume any liability?
Q2. Using the search box on this page http://www.cpsc.gov/ give us a short report (several sentences) of a product that is currently on recall status.
