In the wake of a crash linked to an unsafe floor mat in one of its Lexus automobiles, Toyota has issued a floor mat recall . If you or someone you love has been involved in an accident caused by an unsafe floor mat, contact the floor mat recall attorneys at St. Louis-based Carey, Danis & Lowe by filling out our online contact form or calling 800-721-2519 toll free.

Toyota Recall

Toyota recently announced that it was recalling 3.8 million vehicles because of concerns that all-weather floor mats could cause accelerators to stick, leading to crashes.

The vehicles affected by the recall are:

• 2005-2010 Toyota Avalon
• 2007-2010 Toyota Camry
• 2004-2009 Toyota Prius
• 2005-2010 Toyota Tacoma
• 2007-2010 Toyota Tundra
• 2007-2010 Lexus ES 350
• 2006-2010 Lexus IS 250 and IS 350

Reports of Accidents

In August 2009, four family members were killed in a fiery high-speed crash in San Diego County. The family was riding in a 2009 Lexus ES 350, a loaner car issued by a car dealer that was servicing the family's vehicle. The Lexus' driver called 911 to report that the vehicle had no brakes and the accelerator was stuck. The Lexus reached 120 mph before hitting a sport utility vehicle, launching off an embankment, rolling several times and bursting into flames.

After investigating the crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concluded that the rubber all-weather floor mat in front of the driver's seat was a few inches longer than the mat that belonged in the car. All told, NHTSA has received reports detailing 102 incidents in which cars' accelerators may have become stuck.

Toyota advises the driver of a vehicle that is accelerating out of control to try several maneuvers:

• If possible, remove the floor mat.
• Stomp on the brake pedal with both feet.
• Put the car into neutral gear.
• Turn the ignition switch to accessory power.

If you or someone you love has been involved in an accident caused by an unsafe floor mat, contact Carey, Danis & Lowe. We can help. Carey, Danis & Lowe is a national law firm that represents individuals injured by America's largest corporations.

At Carey, Danis & Lowe, even though our lawyers have recovered more than $695 million through litigation, including individual settlements of over $10 million and class-wide settlements of more than $90 million, it is our clients whom we count as our most important asset.

For more information, fill out our online contact form or call Carey, Danis & Lowe toll free at 800-721-2519.