The Subrogation Strategist

In subrogation cases where the insured’s damages were caused by a defective product, the fact that the product at issue is or was subject to a recall announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may help to establish that the product was defective when it left the manufacturer’s possession and control. On January 19, 2021, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Rapala USA Recalls Rechargeable Fillet Knives Due to Fire Hazard.

According to the CPSC, “[t]he battery can overheat and catch fire if non-Rapala chargers ... Continue Reading

In subrogation cases where the insured’s damages were caused by a defective product, the fact that the product at issue is or was subject to a recall announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may help to establish that the product was defective when it left the manufacturer’s possession and control. On January 13, 2021, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Belkin Recalls Portable Wireless Chargers + Stand Special Edition Due to Fire and Shock Hazards.

According to the CPSC, “[a] manufacturing defect in the ... Continue Reading

In subrogation cases where the insured’s damages were caused by a defective product, the fact that the product at issue is or was subject to a recall announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may help to establish that the product was defective when it left the manufacturer’s possession and control. On January 6, 2021, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Massimo Motor Sports Recalls Percussion Massage Guns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco.

According to the CPSC, “[t]he lithium-ion battery ... Continue Reading

In subrogation cases where the insured’s damages were caused by a defective product, the fact that the product at issue is or was subject to a recall announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may help to establish that the product was defective when it left the manufacturer’s possession and control. On December 31, 2020, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Anticimex Recalls SMART Connect Mini Devices Due to Fire and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert).

According to the CPSC, “[t]he device’s power supply can ... Continue Reading