One of the best things about summer is the backyard barbeque, and because of this the demand for gas grills has grown. While cooking on a gas grill outside should always be approached with care, grill manufacturers still have a responsibility to put a safe product on the market. But when many Pittsburgh residents bought the Master Forge Gas Grill at Lowes, they didn't realize they were getting a defective product.

The manufacturer issued a recall on the grill, but not before the model was sold to near 37,000 homes in the U.S. When issuing the recall, the manufacturer warned of the risk of fire and burns when the grill was improperly installed. Fortunately, while two incidents of malfunction were reported, so far injuries have not been reported. There's also the possibility that some people were injured by this product and did not know a recall had been issued.

While many think of personal injury cases involving auto or workplace accidents, product defects definitely play a significant role. Often, it isn't until injuries occur that these defects are discovered. While the use of almost any product can cause injury, if an injury occurs because of a product's defect the manufacturer and seller have a responsibility under "strict liability" to properly compensate consumers for their injuries. In addition to errors made in the manufacturing process, defective product liability can be argued in cases of false advertising, breaches of warranty, or other negligence.

If you've purchased a defective product, or a product that has been misrepresented and it has caused injury to you or a loved one, you may cause for a personal injury case. An expert in personal injury and product liability can look at your case and help you find what you need to move forward.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, "Master Forge Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Made by Guangdong Vanward Electric," Nov. 6, 2012