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 31, 2022, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

SOUNDBOKS Recalls Bluetooth Speakers with Lithium-Ion Batteries Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert).

According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he lithium-ion ... 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 March 3, 2022, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert).

According to the CPSC’s website, “[f]uel can leak from the fuel tank vent onto hot components when ... 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 23, 2022, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

TJX Recalls Menorahs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold at Marshalls, HomeGoods and Homesense Stores.

According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he resin and ... 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 16, 2022, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Anecdote Candles Recalls Double-Wick Autumn Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Anthropologie.

According to the CPSC’s ... 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 17, 2022, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Husqvarna Recalls All-Wheel Drive Robotic Lawnmowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert).

According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he lithium-ion battery ... 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 16, 2022, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Viking Range Recalls Freestanding Gas Ranges Due to Risk of Gas Leak and Fire Hazard.

According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he rigid gas tubing 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 10, 2022, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

1. Shop LC Recalls Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert). According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he electric space heaters can ...

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 January 28, 2022, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Johnson Health Tech Recalls Matrix T1 and T3 Commercial Treadmills Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert).

According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he power cord ... 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 January 26, 2022, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Eguana Technologies Recalls Evolve Home Energy Storage Systems with LG Battery Due to Fire Hazard.

According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he lithium-ion ... 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. The CPSC recently announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

1. Northern Lights Recalls Alaura Two-Tone Jar Candles Due to Laceration and Fire Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert). According to the CPSC’s December ...