Christmas Search of the Internet Reveals Used Airbags for Sale - Pennsylvania Defective Airbag Lawyer Weighs In
I was shocked to find a set of used Saturn S airbags for sale on EBay for a bid of $19.99. The heading stated “They will make a great replacement for your damaged airbags and are ready to be installed.”
As a lawyer who handled catastrophic injury cases involving defective airbags, I was somewhat dismayed to see this advertisement due to the fact that the airbag is probably one of the most important safety features of any car. An airbag is intended to protect the driver or passenger from severe injuries or death in a crash. Airbags must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications which requires a certain amount of expertise. In particular, the ad noted that the seller made no warranty, express or implied, as to the fitness of the used airbags and they were being sold “as is.” Furthermore, the ad noted that the used airbags were not tested to meet any safety standards and the only guarantee was that the parts will fit the vehicles listed.
As an experienced airbag defect lawyer, I have handled many cases involving airbag defects, and even with expert installation by the manufacturer, I feel so strongly about purchasing and selling used airbags that I am forced to speak out. It is possible that while installing or servicing an airbag, it could improperly explode and cause extreme injuries. Airbag installation and servicing requires expert training and one should not look to save money on such essential safety equipment. In my humble opinion as an airbag defect lawyer, this may be a catastrophic accident and tragedy waiting to happen.
