Emily Sortor  |  May 20, 2019

Category: Apparel

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A class action lawsuit claims that Skechers light-up shoes can explode during use, causing burns on the children who wear them.

Plaintiff Rikki Guajardo says she purchased Skechers light-up shoes for her six-year-old son in 2018.

Guajardo claims that while her son was wearing the shoes normally, he was burned by heat that came from the back of the shoes.

The Skechers class action says the boy developed swelling, burning, blistering, and pain from the defect. According to the plaintiff, the burns occurred because the shoes had a defective, battery-power electrical system.

The Skechers class action argues that numerous other children have also suffered chemical burns from shoes with the light-up feature including Skechers Energy Lights, S Light Shoes, Twinkle Toes, and Shopkins.

However, a Skechers spokesperson said in a statement to Top Class Actions that “As a family brand that prides itself on innovation, comfort and quality, our footwear is rigorously tested for safety, following all industry standards and guidelines. No shoe is put to market until we are confident in its fit, comfort and safety–most especially with our children’s footwear. We have sold tens of millions of pairs of children’s lighted footwear worldwide and stand by our products. That said, we take all complaints and issues seriously, and are doing so with the lawsuit filed by Ms. Guajardo, which we believe is without merit.”

Guajardo seeks to hold Skechers accountable for her son’s injury, and aims to represent both herself and other people who purchased shoes and whose children were injured by the product.

According to the Skechers light-up shoes class action lawsuit, the shoes have an electrical system that is prone to failure and has inadequate mechanical protection.

Guajardo says the defects are “incredibly dangerous” to children, and can be worsened by moisture, which may come in contact with the shoes during the course of normal use.

The Skechers class action claims that “sweat or water from children jumping in puddles” can cause the battery to short circuit. This may also lead to fires or may cause the battery to release vapor.

According to the Skechers class action lawsuit, Skechers was aware of defects associated with the shoes, citing a previous complaint from a parent. Allegedly, the company knew of the problem since at least July 2018, but did not take issue to change the product or protect children from potential harm.

Guajardo notes that there is no warning label on the shoes about the potentially defective battery or the harm the shoes could pose to children.

In her case specifically, Guajardo says that she contacted Skechers and informed them of her child’s injuries, but the company did not sufficiently address the issue. Allegedly, “she was merely instructed to return the defective lighted shoes to the retailer where the shoes were purchased.”

Guajardo seeks damages on behalf of herself and all other similarly affected parents who purchased the shoes and whose children suffered injury from the shoes.

The plaintiff says that had she known the shoes could harm her child, she would not have purchased them. She argues that she suffered financial injury as a result of shoes, and her son suffered physical injury because of them.

Guajardo is represented by Kartina Carroll and Kyle A. Shamberg of Lite Depalma Greenberg LLC, and Gregory F. Coleman and Adam A. Edwards of Greg Coleman Law PC.

The Skechers Light-Up Shoes Defect Class Action Lawsuit is Guajardo v. Skechers USA Inc., Case No. 4:19-cv-04104, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois.

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148 thoughts onSkechers Class Action Says Light­-Up Shoes Cause Burns

  1. RITTIE MARSHALL says:

    Please add me I Bought my grandson and daughter some of these shoes

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