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 30, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:
According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he electric throws and blankets may overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.”
Product images from the CPSC website are set forth below:
