The stockings were hung, by the chimey with care, in hopes that St. Nicolas would soon be there…and bringing some medical remedies in his bag. Why? Because what is hanging on your Christmas tree could be hurting you and your family without even knowing it.
Several researchers in Utah have discovered that a number of Christmas ornaments manufactured in China contained a vapor that could lead to product liability claims down the line. The discovery happened by way of a fluke, when researchers were conducting tests carcinogenic levels in ground water near houses and stumbled upon a mystery vapors, only to find that Christmas ornaments were emiting the dangerous chemical, which presented products liability concerns.
Our San Diego personal injury attorneys believe that government agencies should be doing a better job of monitoring and testing imported products that could cause personal injury consumers, like causing them cancer. It might take years for the damage to be done, but when traced back, it could lead to these dangerous products. No one should have to fear a harm coming to them or causing children’s injuries simply through the act of celebrating Christmas.
The vapor coming of the Christmas ornaments is known as 1,2-dichloroethane (DCA), which is illegal in the United States, but allowed by the Chinese government to harden plastics. The toxin was in the coating of gingerbread men, snowmen, and other decorative ornaments found on household Christmas trees.
The Toxic Substances and Disease Registry has taken this discovery very serious and is currently investigating states that reported similar mystery readings. Hill Airforce Base, who conducted the studies on the dangerous products, advises consumers who are worried about the DCA vapor to keep plastic Christmas decorations in airtight containers away from the house.
Our firm’s personal injury lawyers in San Diego want everyone to have a great holiday that is free of pain and suffering. So just to be safe, take down any decoration that you feel could pose a potential danger to you and your family.
Call us now at 1-800-655-6585 or click here for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney and find out how we can help you. We speak English and Spanish, and we look forward to providing advice for your case. No fee if no recovery.
About Michael PinesMichael Pines is a former insurance company attorney who specializes in car accident injury. While he was an insurance attorney, he learned from behind the scenes on how insurance companies work and how they decided to pay injured people. Now that he works against insurance companies, Michael's inside knowledge has resulted in significant benefits to his clients injured in car accidents.
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