Every day, a product liability lawyer sees the painful aftermath of defective and dangerous products. From kitchen explosions to baby gear recalls to toxic surgical implants, product failures aren’t just frustrating — they’re life-altering. The recent recalls and lawsuits involving Sunbeam, SharkNinja, Integra LifeSciences, and Costway highlight just how serious these risks are.
Kitchen Catastrophes Like Sunbeam And SharkNinja Pressure Cooker Recalls
Pressure cookers are meant to make life easier — but for some families, they’ve done just the opposite. In October 2022, a Sunbeam Crockpot Express pressure cooker (model CPPCV60-SS) allegedly exploded during use, causing permanent, serious injuries. The lawsuit against Sunbeam claims negligence in the product’s design, manufacturing, and failure to warn consumers about the risk of explosion.
SharkNinja also recalled 1.85 million of its Foodi OP300 Series pressure cookers after dozens of users suffered second- and third-degree burns. The defect? The lid could be opened while still under pressure, releasing scalding hot food onto the user.
Both cases are reminders that safety design and proper consumer warnings are not optional — they’re essential. These aren’t isolated events. Lawyers are helping more and more clients injured by defective pressure cookers seek compensation for their suffering, and they are holding manufacturers accountable for putting profits ahead of safety.
The Baby Chair That Became A Hazard
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: a product designed for safety ends up putting your child at risk. On April 10, 2025, Costway recalled its Babyjoy Convertible 6-in-1 High Chair Activity Centers due to serious hazards — namely entrapment and fall risks. The leg openings were too wide, and the tray could suddenly detach, violating federal safety standards.
While no injuries have been reported yet, the potential outcomes — suffocation, head trauma, broken bones — are terrifying. This led to some lawyers creating a dedicated page to track dangerous baby products like this high chair, to help families know their rights. If your child has been injured by a recalled item, a lawyer is ready to stand with you.
Defective Medical Devices From Integra LifeSciences
The danger doesn’t stop at home. Integra LifeSciences, a major medical device manufacturer, is now facing multiple lawsuits and harsh FDA scrutiny after their surgical products were found contaminated with bacterial endotoxins — substances that can cause severe infections, septic shock, and long-term health complications.
Some of the affected products include:
- SurgiMend
- PriMatrix
- Revize
- TissueMend
- Durepair
- Duraform
These grafts and wound-care devices were implanted in vulnerable patients, many of whom experienced fevers, hallucinations, prolonged recoveries, and additional surgeries. Worse still, the FDA reports that Integra repeatedly failed to investigate contamination issues — even after multiple warning letters.
If you or a loved one suffered complications after surgery involving an Integra device, you may have a legal case. Attorneys are actively investigating claims and working to ensure that patients receive the justice they deserve as our friends at KBA Attorneys can attest.
Why These Recalls Matter
These are more than headlines. They represent lives disrupted, hospital stays extended, and families left with medical bills and emotional trauma. Whether it’s an exploding pressure cooker or an unsafe baby seat, every recall points to a systemic failure of quality control, regulation, and corporate responsibility.
- Manufacturers must be held accountable when their products cause harm.
- Consumers deserve full transparency about product risks and recalls.
- Families should never have to pay the price for corporate negligence.
You Have Rights
If you’ve been hurt by a defective product — at home, in the kitchen, or in the hospital — you don’t have to face it alone. Contact a lawyer near you for help.
