On the surface, this is defined as the manufacturer’s neglect to provide a warning of the potential risks involved with a product. This also includes situations where instructions were not provided, or the instructions were not thorough enough to educate the consumer on proper use. This can be a very technical situation and is usually left up for interpretation by the court.
Even if a warning is indicated, if the details or instructions on how to avoid the danger are unclear, there could still be a legal case involved. Companies protect themselves through the use of flashy warning stickers to catch the attention of the customer warning them to proceed with caution. Regardless of how many warnings a company provides, or how detailed they attempt to be in their disclosures, these legal cases tend to be complex and require extensive proof and research by both parties involved.