With summer right around the corner, many Texas residents may be looking for the best way to get a jumpstart on their summer tan. In order to do so, many people will turn to a tanning bed. These beds give off doses of UV light to help imitate the effects of the sun. While many people enjoy the occasional tanning bed use, others may wonder, are tanning beds safe for consumer use?
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, tanning beds should be approached with caution. These beds can cause serious health effects and can increase a person’s risk for cancer and other serious health problems. In particular, teens and children should be discouraged from using these potentially dangerous products.
The dangers of these products include an allergic reaction to UV rays. This reaction can be exacerbated by the tanning bed, which can cause an itchy red rash to develop on a person’s body. Additionally, tanning beds can cause injuries to a person’s eyes. Without the right eye protection, people can suffer irreversible damage. Ocular cancer is also a possibility.
The FDA also warns that tanning beds can cause premature aging in the individuals who use them. They can also suppress a person’s immune system. This can make a person more susceptible to illness and disease, especially skin cancer. Other risks might also be present because the amount of UV radiation exposure can be so intense.
A tanning bed is not the only consumer product that can cause serious illness or injuries. Many products on the market are a risk to consumers. While some products warn people of the dangers, others have insufficient warnings, which cause people to have a false sense of security when it comes to using these products.
If a consumer injury or death is caused by an unsafe product, people should know they have legal rights. By contacting an attorney victims can obtain specific legal advice to determine how to proceed with a products liability lawsuit or other legal action.
