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 1, 2020, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Epson Recalls Power Adapters Sold with Epson Scanners Due to Burn and Fire Hazards.

According to the CPSC, “[t]he power adapters can overheat, melt and catch fire, posing burn and fire hazards.”