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FDA Recall of Hand Sanitizers May Be the Basis for an Indiana Product Liability Claim

Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP | Aug 6, 2020 | Products Liability |

When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the United States earlier this year, many Americans flocked to the stores to stock up on hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes, soaps, and other household cleaning supplies. Major retailers such as Walmart, CVS, and Target were out of these products for weeks due to the increased demand. Many Indiana residents probably found themselves buying these products to prepare for an unknown future with the virus. However, recent recalls have made clear that some of these products may have caused Indiana residents to fall ill, and may be implicated in future Indiana products’ liability suits.

According to a recent article by the Washington Post, federal regulators have recalled dozens of hand sanitizers because they contain dangerous and potentially deadly levels of wood alcohol, also called methanol. Many of these products have been available in mainstream retailers like Wal-Mart. The Food and Drug Administration has identified at least 77 products since June that consumers should avoid due to their methanol levels. Methanol can be toxic when it is absorbed through the skin, and can cause blindness, causing great concerns since hand sanitizer is applied to the skin and has been applied in large quantities since the beginning of the pandemics. The products are mislabeled, meaning consumers cannot tell which hand sanitizers contain methanol and which ones do not.

It is thought that the increased demand for hand sanitizer and other household cleaning or disinfectant supplies led to the unsafe products. In response to the demand, many companies began to increase their production, but failed to ensure the quality of the product would remain the same. As a result, hand sanitizers that were unsafe for consumers made it into the market. The Washington Post reported that at least seven people have died and dozens of others have been hospitalized as a result of the unsafe hand sanitizer.

If an Indiana resident becomes ill after using mislabeled and unsafe hand sanitizer, they may be eligible to pursue an Indiana products’ liability lawsuit. These lawsuits, authorized by state law, allow those injured or ill due to using a defective product to sue the manufacturer or retailer of the product to recover. This is one way that Indiana protects consumers and incentivizes retailers and manufacturers to ensure the quality of the products they create and sell. When successful, these lawsuits can result in significant monetary damages awarded to the plaintiff to cover pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical bills.

Contact a Knowledgeable Indiana Product Liability Attorney

If you have fallen ill or gotten injured due to using a defective or otherwise unsafe product, state law may entitle you to a monetary award from those who are responsible for putting the product on the market. Contact the Indiana product liability lawyers at Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP. Our attorneys will do everything needed to focus on winning your case, so you can focus on recovering from your injuries. To learn more and to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation, call us today at 888-532-7766.

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On Behalf of Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP | May 27, 2025 | Car Accidents

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On Behalf of Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP | Apr 28, 2025 | Wrongful Death

You can lose the ones you love for the most mundane reasons. A seemingly innocent meal purchased at a local grocery store can cost you more than you intended to pay. Late last year, grieving mother Shantria Weddle filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Weddle’s 12-year-old...

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On Behalf of Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP | Mar 31, 2025 | Car Accidents

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On Behalf of Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP | Mar 21, 2025 | Car Accidents

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On Behalf of Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP | Mar 21, 2025 | Truck Accidents

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Am I liable for a car accident on a slippery road?

On Behalf of Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP | Mar 20, 2025 | Car Accidents

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When Businesses Have a Duty to Protect Their Customers: The Foreseeable Attack

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On November 29, 2023, the Indiana Court of Appeals published its Opinion in Brummett v. Bailey, 23A-CT-683, slip op. Brummett is the latest case in a string of Indiana Court of Appeals decisions following the Indiana Supreme Court’s Goodwin v. Yeakle’s Sports Bar & Grill, Inc., 62 N.E.3d 384, 389 (Ind. 2016). In these cases, the courts have been grappling…

Thu v. Willis and the Necessity of Expert Medical Testimony

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In a case determined in September 2022, the Indiana Court of Appeals decided an important and common issue for injury victims when dealing with their own insurance in its opinion in Erie Insurance Exchange v. Craighead. Many drivers who are injured as a result of an underinsured motorist turn to their own underinsured motorist coverage and medical payments coverage to…

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