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Product Manufacturing Defects<\/h1>\n\n
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Manufacturing defects occur when a product is improperly made and deviates from its intended design, posing a risk to consumers. Under strict liability law, manufacturers can be held responsible for injuries caused by such defects, even without proving negligence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A well-designed product can still harm consumers. If the company does not manufacture the product properly, the product can become dangerous or defective. Retailers sell these hazardous and defective products to consumers.<\/p>\n

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of types of\u00a0product defects<\/a>. Most consumers trust that they purchase safe products. They may use the product and hurt themselves if they overlook the flaw.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, spotting most manufacturing defects can be challenging for the average consumer. By the time they know there’s a problem, they may have already suffered a severe injury or\u00a0wrongful death<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There are three types of product liability cases:<\/p>\n