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 December 14, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

1. Traeger Pellet Grills Recalls Flat Top Propane Grills Due to Fire Hazard. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he burner control knob can be incorrectly labeled, which can result in the grill being unintentionally left on, posing a fire hazard.”
2. Vornado Expands Recall to Include Additional 1.75 Million Steamfast Travel Steam Irons Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards. In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a shock hazard.”

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 December 7, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

1. Bunkhouse and Lotsa LITES! Mini String Lights Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Imported by DM Merchandising (Recall Alert). According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he bulbs can overheat when the string lights are plugged directly into an outlet, presenting burn and fire hazards.”
2. Segway Powersports Recalls 2022 Fugleman UT10E and UT10X Utility-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert). According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he ignition coil can fail to ignite one of the engine cylinders, allowing uncombusted fuel to enter the exhaust pipe where it could ignite, posing a fire hazard.”
3. Nap Queen Maxima Hybrid Mattresses Recalled by Adven Group Due to Fire Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Standard. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard.”

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 22, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Lenovo Recalls USB-C Laptop Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard.

According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he power bank’s internal screws can come loose, causing a short circuit and overheating of the lithium-ion battery, posing a fire hazard. Do not put lithium-ion batteries in the trash or battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. They can cause fires and explosions if they are damaged or crushed and are a hazard when thrown in the trash.”

Product images from the CPSC website are set forth below:

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 9, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

1. Twin-Star International Recalls Infrared Quartz Electric Fireplaces Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe’s. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he electric fireplaces can overheat, posing a fire hazard.”
2. Magnolia Market Recalls 3-Wick Glass Candles Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards (Recall Alert). According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he recalled Magnolia 3-wick candles were manufactured with the incorrect wax, which can cause excessive flames on the wicks and cause the glass candle containers to break, posing fire and laceration hazards.”
3. Polaris Recalls RANGER Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire and Crash Hazards (Recall Alert). According to the CPSC’s website, “[a]n improperly installed center brake line can cause the rear brake circuit to remain pressurized during operation, resulting in overheated brakes and reduced braking performance, posing fire and crash hazards.”
4. DR Power Equipment Recalls Tow-Behind Field & Brush Mowers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he exhaust pipe can break and cause damage to the unit due to excessive heat, especially in the presence of dry cuttings or spilled fuel, posing fire and burn hazards.”

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 October 5, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Russound Recalls MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers Due to Fire Hazard.

According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he internal circuit board components can overheat, posing a fire hazard.”

Product images from the CPSC website are set forth below:

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 September 28, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Secura Recalls Air Fryers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

According to the CPSC’s website, “[a] wire connection in the air fryer can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.”

Product images from the CPSC website are set forth below: