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 March 13, 2025, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

1. Meijer Recalls Konwin Desktop Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he heater’s fan can fail to turn on and cause the ...

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 February 27, 2025, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Goal Zero Recalls Solar Series Combiner Cables for Solar Panels Due to Fire Hazard.

According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he recalled combiner cables can ... Continue Reading

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 February 20, 2025, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

1. OdorStop Recalls Boot and Shoe Dryers and Deodorizers Due to Fire Hazard. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he heat or ozone on-off switch can short ...

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 February 13, 2025, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

1. Target Recalls Spritz™ Resin Hanukkah Dino Menorahs Due to Fire Hazard. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he recalled resin menorahs can burn or ...

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 February 6, 2025, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

1. LG Recalls Electric Ranges Due to Fire Hazard. According to the CPSC’s website, “[f]ront-mounted knobs on the recalled ranges can be activated by ...

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 31, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

1. Electrolux Group Recalls Frigidaire Gas Cooktops Due to Risk of Gas Leak, Fire Hazard. According to the CPSC’s website, “[p]lastic control knobs with a ...