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 27, 2021, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

myCharge Recalls Powerbanks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards.

According to the CPSC website, “[t]he powerbank’s lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.”