Skechers Light Up Shoes Burn Feet, Consumers Claim

Recent consumer reports suggest that Skechers light up shoes burn feet due to a defect allegedly associated with the shoes’ battery design.

Ni-Cad batteries, reportedly used Skechers light up shoes, are rechargeable battery units which can be used to power small, battery-operated devices. These batteries are often chosen over lead-acid batteries because they are smaller and lighter. However, Ni-Cad batteries may be associated with hazards in Skechers light up shoes due to the design and placement in the shoe.

The Ni-Cad batteries are reportedly housed in an airtight container in the sole of the shoes. This airtight compartment may lead to a buildup of gases due to a lack of venting. This may increase the chance of chemical burns, fires, and even explosions, placing young consumers at risk.

Exposing the shoes to water reportedly exacerbates the issue. If the shoes are put into the washing machine or if the wearer jumps into puddles, the Ni-Cad battery may be more likely to rust and cause further problems.

Consumer reports suggest that Skechers light up shoes burn feet when the battery explodes. If there is water on the shoes or wearer when the explosion happens, the injuries may be even more severe.

According to the company’s website, light up Skechers shoes associated with this risk reportedly include the S-Lights, Shopkins, and Twinkle Toes lines manufactured since 2015. These shoes contain both boy and girl styles and were reportedly sold for between $39.99 and $77.

When paying a premium price for shoe features, such as light up detailing, many parents expect their child will get good use out of the products and will not be exposed to extraordinary risks. However, Skechers allegedly failed to ensure the safety of their consumers and did not warn parents that their children’s seemingly innocent shoe choices may put them in danger, according to recent legal action against the company.

These alleged failures by the shoe maker prompted at least one lawsuit against the company, alleging that Skechers light up shoes burn feet.

“As early as July 2017, Skechers learned that there were potential defects with its battery-operated light-up sneakers as customers reported various issues in since-removed comments on Skechers’ website,” plaintiff Sherry F. claims in her complaint against the company.

“Having taken unnecessary risks in the design and manufacture of the Defective Sneakers, and now having learned of the materialization of those risks to consumers, Skechers chose to discontinue problematic styles and flood the market with newer improved designs, all while quietly replacing sneakers of a handful of consumers who raised the dangers of the Defective Sneakers to the Company,” the complaint says.

Fox News reports that Sherry experienced the alleged defect in June 2018 after her son came home from school with “red and burned” feet after wearing Skechers light up shoes. Sherry says her son was diagnosed with second degree chemical burns.

According to her lawsuit, the injury healed after her son stopped wearing the shoes, and Sherry reported the issue to Skechers. However, in late July 2018, Skechers allegedly responded to allegations saying that it had “not had one incident of chemical burns reported”.

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