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Sunbeam - Heating Pad Leaves Scar
Electric Heating Pad - Complaint
Review by homeshop2u on 2012-10-01
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Sunbeam heating pad is suppose to have a 2 hour shut-off, but this product burned a hole in my back the size of a nickel. I sent two letters concerning my burn, but felt brushed off by their representatives, one even stating, "Our lawyers only speak with other lawyers." So I contacted a lawyer. Unfortunately he told me that Sunbeam is under so much litigation now, it would take a long time to get to court. Also they will wrap lawyers and individuals up in so much court fees (filing, requiring specialists, etc), it wouldn't be worth money or time.
What type of justice is this in our country when large corporations can force consumers into financial ruin just to get justice?
What type of justice is this in our country when large corporations can force consumers into financial ruin just to get justice?
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Posted by leet60 on 2012-10-02:
You should be able to locate an attorney that would take this issue on a "contingency" basis if you have a good case. This is normally no up front money from you, but they will take a percentage of any award you may receive (around 1/3 of the award) and if they lose you owe nothing.
Posted by melissa253 on 2012-10-02:
My question is and may as well be Sunbeam's question: When you felt the heating pad getting too hot for you, why didn't you turn it off/remove it from your body?
Posted by clutzycook on 2012-10-02:
They probably fell asleep with it on, which most owner's manuals warn against for this very reason.
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