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 May 14, 2020, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Garia Recalls Golf & Courtesy Electric Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard.

According to the CPSC, “[a] fuse can overheat and melt while the electric vehicle is charging, posing a fire hazard.”