Breezer, the bicycle manufacturing company, has issued a recall of all “Downtown” models due to pedal issues. The recall states that the bike pedals are prone to pop off during use, thereby causing loss of control and increasing the risk of bicycle accidents. The company has asked that all owners of Breezer Bicycle models Downtown 3, Downtown 3-ST, Downtown 8, Downtown 8-ST, Downtown EX, and Downtown Ex-ST stop use immediately and take the bike to an authorized Breezer dealer for free repairs. Thankfully, no injuries due to this defect have been reported. What If a Defective Product Does Cause and Injury? There are three categories for defective products. Manufacture defects, design flaws, and improper warnings. Manufacture defects are created during the manufacture process, either by improperly making the product or by damaging the product before general sale. Damage incurred during shipping also fits into this category. Design flaws involve poorly…
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