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 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 power supply unit can cause the charger to malfunction and overheat, posing fire and shock hazards.”