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 August 28, 2019, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Whirlpool Recalls Glass Cooktops with Touch Controls Due to Burn and Fire Hazards.

According to the CPSC, “[t]he recalled cooktop surface elements can turn on by themselves, posing burn and fire hazards.”