A product liability claim is a legal action that a consumer can use to collect compensation after suffering from an injury caused by a defective product. You may name many defendants in a product liability claim, including the: Manufacturer Retailer Wholesaler Distributor Product liability claims aim to keep entities that place items in the marketplace accountable for releasing only safe products that will not leave consumers at risk of injury. Injuries may result from: Medical devices Car parts Food Household appliances Chemicals and cleaning products Children’s toys Industrial equipment and machinery Cosmetics Pharmaceutical drugs