A woman was recently injured after
using a Sally Hansen waxing product she bought over the counter. Numerous women
use these at home treatments instead of going to a professional cosmetologist
as they are more affordable and easy to do. Unfortunately, one woman suffered
second degree burns from using the extra strength all over body wax.
The woman placed the treatment in the
microwave and noticed that it began to bubble. She removed the container from
the microwave and it exploded from the side of the container. The hot wax
spewed and landed on the woman’s hand. The wax left a second degree burn on her
thumb and minor burns on her hand.
The woman is a licensed cosmetologist
and has had her experience with wax treatments. She reported never having a
problem with a container before and believes that the Sally Hansen container
should not be microwaveable. The wax container had a hole where it exploded.
Dangerous Products
Consumers who are using at home wax
treatments should be aware of the possible dangers associated. Microwaves all
have different heating capacities and may cause the wax to become too hot even when
heated for the minimum time instructed. After heating a product, you should let
it cool for a couple minutes before applying.
In addition, manufacturers may be held
responsible for lack of instruction and not testing their product thoroughly
before releasing it onto the market. In the incident described above, the
product exploded when the woman heated it at the instructed time. Manufacturers
should warn consumers of potential incidents that may happen when used or used
incorrectly. If injuries result from use of the product, the manufacturer may
be held liable for the victim’s injuries and damages.
Personal Injury Lawsuit
If you have been injured due to use
of a product, you should speak to a personal injury attorney regarding your
injuries and legal options. A personal injury attorney may be able to help you
earn the monetary compensation you deserve after suffering from the resulting
injuries. Contact us today in order to protect your rights and well-being.
