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 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 12, 2017, the CPSC issued the following recall notice related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Boosted Recalls Electric Skateboards Due to Fire Hazard.