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 December 23, 2020, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Urban Outfitters Recalls Taper Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard.

According to the CPSC, “[t]he candle holders can catch on fire if they come in contact with the candle’s flame, posing a fire hazard.”