TAMPA — A Florida parent has filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com, alleging that a defective Amazon Basics charger caused catastrophic injuries to their minor child.

The lawsuit, filed by Terry Travis on behalf of his child, T.T., claims the charger electrocuted the child, causing severe burns, pain, and mental anguish, according to the complaint filed Jan. 29 in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida-Tampa Division.

According to court documents, Travis purchased the charger through Amazon’s online marketplace, and it was delivered to their home in Pasco County. 

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