Buyers of Skechers Shopkins Could Be Eligible to File Skechers Lawsuit

A Skechers lawsuit has been filed against the shoe company, alleging the batteries in certain Skechers light-up shoes are dangerously defective.

Skechers Shopkins shoes and others in Skecher’s line of light-up shoes are geared towards children and use flashing lights in the soles. However, parents report those shoes could explode or catch on fire, possibly even injuring the feet of the wearer, allegedly because of a problematic battery.

The Skechers lawsuit already filed alleges that the manufacturer knew about the dangers of the light up shoes catching on fire and causing severe injuries for a child wearing them. The company is accused of failing to disclose this danger to the community or to parents who might have decided not to purchase the items based on these concerns.

Many of the parents who purchased Skechers light up shoes in the Skechers Shopkins line say they did not know that the shoe could be at risk of exploding or causing burn injuries for their child. Other shoes included in the Skechers line that could be subject to a Skechers lawsuit include Twinkle Toes and S-Lights. These Skechers shoes retail for up to $77, all of them containing a battery-operated lighting function. Both girls’ and boys’ styles can cause sudden burn injuries and problems, according to parents.

The plaintiff in the Skechers lawsuit points out that the wearers of these shoes can be as young as toddlers. The alleged defect could be endangering children throughout the country, the lawsuit claims.

The Skechers lawsuit claims that it is the choice of battery that causes the burn potential for the kids because these are Ni-Cad batteries. These are rechargeable batteries that are frequently found in small electronic devices. They are lighter and smaller than lead-acid batteries.

However, the plaintiff in the Skechers class action lawsuit says these batteries are more toxic than other types of batteries. The Skechers lawsuit points out that the airtight seal containing the battery prevents it from getting the ventilation it needs. Without ventilation, the battery is more likely to explode or to leak chemicals, the lawsuit says. These chemicals can reportedly cause chemical burns.

Getting the shoes wet increases the likelihood of a dangerous mishap, the lawsuit says. Wearing the shoes in the rain, splashing in puddles, or throwing the shoes in a washing machine all could put the child who wears them at risk for injury, according to the plaintiff.

The Skechers Shopkins line and other affected models could enable an impacted consumer to file a Skechers lawsuit in an effort to recover compensation for injuries already sustained. Many of the parents who are contemplating filing a Skechers lawsuit say that they were never told about the dangers and likely would not have purchased the product if they had known about the risks.

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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