Product Liability

YA Group’s product liability experts support clients across North America with expertise rooted in real-world product development; advanced engineering; and disciplined forensic investigation, inspection and analysis. Our industry experts provide a decisive product-related advantage; certified origin-and-cause capabilities combined with deep mechanical, electrical, and battery-systems expertise. The team’s experience with manufacturer-led product safety investigations provides expert advice for navigation of compliance and government regulations.

YA’s diverse group of experts include talent from industry, governmental service, and academia – we’re ready and able to investigate, perform field and laboratory testing, and provide clients with expert opinions that give clarity to large-loss and complex cases. With multidisciplinary chemistry, metallurgical, and evidence services, we carry cases seamlessly from scene to laboratory to the courtroom. Make YA your first choice when you receive notice of any product related issues or concerns.

YA services include:

Product liability issues arise in a myriad of ways including consumer, commercial and industrial products.

YA’s expertise includes:

• Home Appliances & Electronics. Major and small appliances, televisions, laptops, portable electronics, smart-home devices, HVAC and air treatment equipment, chargers and power supplies
• Battery-Powered Products. E-mobility devices (e-bikes, scooters, hoverboards, golf carts), rechargeable tools, portable electronics, and any other battery-operated consumer goods
• Home Furnishings & Goods. Furniture, bedding, mattresses, rugs, lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, glassware, cookware, candles, and window coverings
• Children’s Products. Toys, magnets, cribs, strollers, playpens, car seats, walkers, and related infant products
• Recreational Equipment. ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, bicycles, exercise equipment, camping gear, play structures, pools, and consumer fireworks
• Home Maintenance & Safety Products. Heaters, fireplaces, grills, propane equipment, lawn equipment, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, electrical panels, and fire extinguishers
• Powered Tools. All types corded, cordless, battery, petrol, or solar
• Outdoor Power Equipment. Chainsaws, trimmers, blowers, lawnmowers, turf equipment, compact tractors, pressure washers
• Contracting Machinery. Generators, air compressors, portable jobsite lighting, commercial cleaning equipment, and contractor-grade saws and cutting devices
• Industrial/Heavy Machinery. Construction and earth-moving equipment (excavators, skid steers, loaders), industrial machinery, manufacturing and assembly-line equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, material-handling machinery (forklifts, pallet jacks)
• Battery Systems. Power-distribution / control-system components within BESS, Battery Management Systems, Fire Suppression, State of Health evaluation