Are Skechers Light Up Shoes Safe?

Recent consumer complaints suggest that Skechers light up shoes burn, posing a risk to the children for whom they were developed.

Light up shoes are an ever present trend in child footwear which bring delight to children and prompt heavy stomping to show off their new shoes. However, consumer reports claim that Skechers light up shoes burn due to their design.

In order to light up, the shoes require a battery to be placed in an airtight space such as the sole of the shoe. This allegedly makes the battery more likely to cause chemical burns and explode, increasing the chance of children sustaining a Skechers light up shoes burn.

Skecher light up shoes burn due to a defect with the Ni-Cad battery used in the footwear, according to a class action lawsuit filed in New York federal court.

Ni-Cad batteries are rechargeable batteries which are smaller and lighter than lead-acid batteries, making them a popular choice for small battery-operated devices. However, the Ni-Cad batteries are allegedly more toxic than traditional lead-acid batteries.

In Skechers shoes, Ni-Cad batteries are found in the heel or mid-sole and are completely encased by the design of the shoe. According to consumer complaints, this design prevents air from escaping and does not allow the battery to vent. This allegedly results in a build up of gas in the compartment, increasing the chance of a Skechers light up shoes burn.

The problem associated with Skechers light up shoes can reportedly be exacerbated if the footwear is put into a washing machine or exposed to water through wear. The introduction of water to the battery can allegedly cause it to rust. The rust may then cause the venting mechanism to malfunction, generate pressure and gas, and cause the battery and the surrounding sole to explode.

A Skechers light up shoes burn or explosion can cause serious injury to a child’s feet and legs. If the wearer’s skin is wet from the sweat, mud or water associated with playing, the injuries may be even more severe.

Skechers shoes made with a Ni-Cad battery after 2015 may be prone to this danger. Skechers shoe lines allegedly affected by the Skechers light up shoes burn problem include S-Lights, Shopkins, and Twinkle Toes.

These shoes may retail from $39.99 to $77.00 and are sold in both boy and girl styles. Skechers has marketed 42 styles of light up shoes since 2015 but allegedly failed to warn consumers that these products may be prone to burning or exploding.

The alleged lack of warning by Skechers has prompted a class action lawsuit filed by a woman in New York who claims that the Ni-Cad battery used in Skechers light up shoes is defective. The woman claims that Skechers was aware that their light up shoes posed a risk to consumers, but chose not to warn their consumers.

She argues that despite consumer complaints, Skechers allegedly refuses to warn about the risks their shoes carry, leading countless consumers to unknowingly buy a product which has the potential to harm their child.

Join a Free Skechers Light Up Sneakers Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you purchased shoes from any Skechers light-up lines since 2015 and the battery caused a burn or another injury, you may be eligible for an exploding light-up Skechers class action lawsuit investigation.

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