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 November 14, 2017, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the following recall notices related to products that present fire and and/or explosion hazards:
Drone Nerds Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
iHoverspeed Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Simplified Wireless Due to Fire Hazard
iLive Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Digital Products Due to Fire Hazard
Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards