Liquid Detergent Capsules Can Cause Child Eye Injuries

The simple solution to messy liquid fabric detergent can be found in a cleaner plastic-coated capsule form.  But the problem with these little capsules is that they are very appealing, small, toy-like items that young children like to play with.  Eye doctors are now expressing a sobering amount of concern over this household item.  Why?  Because it has the potential to inflict irreversible damage to the human eye.

The capsules consist of at least four chemicals that are considered alkaline.  Alkaline chemicals pose the greatest threat of injury to the human eye.  While some may just suffer from temporary burns, others will experience irreversible damage such as, scarring, lifetime discomfort, and development of a "lazy eye".

These capsules typically do not contain warning labels, although some producers are considering manufacturing the product with warning labels in order to better inform parents and insist that they keep the capsules out of the reach of children.

One poison control center reports that in 2006 & 2007 the number of corneal injuries as a result of children (aged five and younger) playing with these capsules numbered well into the hundreds.

At Roswold Law Group, we provide a wealth of child injury information for Missouri and Kansas residents, and we can help the victims of child injuries and their families because we understand the tremendous difficulties presented by these situations.  We are dedicated to helping child injury victims get back on their feet and get the justice and compensation they deserve.