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 February 14, 2019, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:
PurpleAir Recalls Power Supply Units for Air Sensors Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; and
CVB Recalls LUCID Folding Mattress-Sofas Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard.