Skechers Light-Up Shoes Allegedly Cause Injuries

Last summer, a mother alleged that Skechers light-up shoes caused her son to suffer second-degree burns on his feet. These Skechers shoes are extremely popular among kids, who often ask their parents purchase the shoes because of the light-up feature.

However, according to some customer reviews and a mother who claims that her son has already suffered the consequences of these light-up shoes, the manufacturing process and battery used inside may be dangerous.

According to the mother, who shared pictures of her son’s injuries from the Skechers light-up shoes currently reported by Fox News, the young boy was left with second-degree burns on his feet.

The parent alleges that these Skechers shoes released a chemical that burned the bottom of his feet, a problem that parents believe is due to the batteries inside the Skechers shoes.

According to the mother who first lodged a complaint about her son’s alleged injuries, it was the shoes getting in puddles or getting wet that caused the chemical reaction to occur. According to an ABC news article, the young boy was wearing the Skechers shoes at school when they got wet and the batteries used to light-up the shoe and provide the effect that makes them so popular began to leak and burnt his feet.

The injuries allegedly caused the young boy to be unable to swim, run or walk and required the family to visit a foot specialist who suggested a steroid and antibiotic cream be used over the course of several weeks. The manufacturer allegedly responded to the allegations by claiming that prior to her situation, not one incident of chemical burns was reported.

Since the shoes appear to operate just fine when they are not wet, most parents might assume the light-up feature is a gimmick that draws in children’s attention and encourages parents to buy the shoes for the look factor. But, if the shoes do come into contact with water and some kind of battery malfunction forces chemicals to leak onto the wearer’s foot, injuries could result, according to consumer complaints.

Parents that have purchased any of the Skechers shoes that use a battery to engage the light feature should be aware of the possibility of developing certain types of burns. According to WebMD, first degree burns are classified as mild because they lead to pain and reddening of the outer layer of the skin, whereas, second degree burns can cause swelling, blistering, redness and pain due to the fact that these burns affect the lower level of the skin and the exterior level of the skin.

Any parent who believes that their child has already suffered due to the problems with the Skechers shoes should consider participating in a class action lawsuit investigation accusing the company of knowing about the defect and failing to warn.

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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