Exploding Skechers May Cause Injury

Some parents who have purchased light-up shoes ended up filing a Skechers class action lawsuit alleging their children suffered serious injuries.

Customers have reported that the batteries in these shoes may explode or may leak their contents, which can cause chemical burns. The problem has led to at least one Skechers class action lawsuit filed by the parent of a child who wore these shoes.

Many parents purchase Skechers shoes believing that they will be reliable and safe for their children to use. Unfortunately, some customers have reported that the batteries that enable the Skechers S-Lights shoes to light up can overheat and explode during normal use and can cause their children chemical burns.

A range of shoes made by Skechers may possess a defect that causes the batteries to malfunction. Skechers have reportedly marketed 42 versions of light-up shoes since 2015 that may be affected by the defect. These shoes include:

• S-Lights
• Shopkins
• Twinkle Toes

The shoes in question are all fitted with a Ni-Cad battery in the soles of the shoes that enables the shoes to light up. This type of battery is rechargeable and is often found in small, battery-powered devices. They are advantageous in many products because they are smaller and lighter than lead-acid batteries.

Though these characteristics may seem to make Ni-Cad batteries a great choice for use in children’s shoes like the Skechers S-Lights, parents report they can be dangerous and can be toxic.

In the Skechers S-Lights shoes, the battery is located in the sole of the shoe, in the heel or midfoot area. These batteries allegedly heat up too much in the airtight surroundings of the shoe, especially when they are in use. This heat build-up can then cause the batteries to explode, according to customer reports.

The heat build-up problem is also allegedly exacerbated when the shoes are put in the washing machine or exposed to water, as can easily happen when a child jumps in a puddle. The shoes can also become wet if the wearer sweats or wears the shoes in the rain, as is common.

Recently, a mother filed a Skechers class action lawsuit over the exploding Skechers S-Lights issue. Her Skechers class action lawsuit argued that she was not sufficiently warned of the defect and the danger it could pose.

Additionally, the mother argued that Skechers knew or should have known that the shoes were defective and dangerous but sold them anyway.

The Skechers class action lawsuit says that “on its website, [Skechers] simply states that ‘machine washing light-up shoes is not advised as it may damage the lights,” and instead allegedly advises customers to “clean the shoe ‘with mild soap, warm water, and a soft cloth.’”

Skechers has reportedly discontinued a line of the affected light-up shoes in 2017 — the Lights Flashpod Sorcia style. However, the discontinued shoes may still be available through third-party retailers.

Despite the discontinuation, many customers claim their children have still been injured by Skechers’ allegedly defective and dangerous light-up shoes like the Skechers S-Lights.

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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