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 April 8, 2021, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Verizon Recalls 2.5 Million Ellipsis Jetpack Mobile Hotspots Imported by Franklin Wireless Due to Fire and Burn Hazards.

According to the CPSC, “[t]he lithium ion battery in the hotspots can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.”