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 October 8, 2019, and October 10, 2019, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

Carrier Recalls Carrier- and Bryant-Branded Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard; and

Kawasaki Motors USA Recalls Lawn Mower Engines Due to Burn and Fire Hazards.