The product liability lawyers at SHOOP | A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION write to advise of an urgent product recall:
As a parent, you trust that the products you purchase for your child are safe. When that trust is broken—especially due to a dangerous or defective product—the consequences can be devastating. One recent example is the recall of the Airlya-Life infant walker, a product that has raised serious safety concerns. If your child has suffered an injury while using this walker, you may have legal options and deserve to know your rights.
The Danger Behind the Recall
The Airlya-Life infant walker was marketed as a tool to help babies learn to walk safely and comfortably. However, reports of accidents prompted a product recall, initiated by the manufacturer in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The reported issues include:
- Tip-over risks, especially near stairs or uneven surfaces
- Insufficient braking mechanisms
- Entrapment hazards for fingers and limbs
- Faulty construction using substandard materials that can collapse under a child’s weight
These defects are not just design flaws—they are potentially life-threatening dangers that should never exist in products intended for infants.
What Injuries?
Some types of possible injuries associated with the Airlya-Life walker could include:
- Head trauma from falls
- Fractures and broken bones
- Cuts and bruises from sharp edges or sudden collapse
- Pinched fingers or limbs due to design flaws in joints or folding mechanisms
While some children may recover quickly from minor injuries, others may face long-term consequences—physical, emotional, and developmental. Parents are often left to deal with medical bills, therapy costs, lost time at work, and emotional distress.
Why This Is a Legal Matter?
Product manufacturers have a legal responsibility to design and produce items that are safe for their intended use—especially when it comes to infant products. When they fail to meet this standard, and a child is harmed as a result, the manufacturer may be held liable under product liability law.
There are three main types of product liability claims:
- Design defects – inherent flaws in the product’s design that make it unsafe, even if manufactured correctly.
- Manufacturing defects – errors or issues that occur during the assembly or production process.
- Failure to warn – inadequate labeling or instructions that fail to alert users to potential risks.
The Airlya-Life walker recall may involve one or more of these claims, depending on the circumstances of your child’s injury.
What Should Parents Do If Their Child Was Injured?
If your child was injured while using the Airlya-Life infant walker, it’s critical to take action as soon as possible:
- Seek medical attention – Make sure your child receives the care they need. Keep records of all treatments, diagnoses, and costs.
- Preserve the product – Do not throw away or alter the walker. It may serve as crucial evidence in a legal claim.
- Document everything – Take photographs of injuries, the product, and the scene of the incident. Write down your account of what happened.
- Check the recall notice – Confirm whether your model was included in the recall, and note any warnings or suggested actions from the manufacturer or CPSC.
How an Attorney Can Help
Navigating a legal claim while caring for an injured child is no easy task. That’s where the experienced product liability lawyers at SHOOP | A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION can help. Our firm has recovered over a half-billion dollars in child injury and product liability cases.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
If your child was injured by a recalled Airlya-Life infant walker, you are not alone—and you may be entitled to financial compensation. Our firm is currently investigating cases involving this product and is offering free consultations to families affected.
Let us help you determine your best course of action. You’ve been through enough. We’re here to guide you every step of the way.