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 May 29, 2019, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Target Recalls USB Charging Cables Due to Shock and Fire Hazards.

According to the CPSC, “[t]he metal around the cord can become electrically charged if it contacts the USB wall charger plug prongs while charging, posing shock and fire hazards.”