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Consumer Product Safety Commission Warning – Immediately Stop Using SafPow and AMPOWSURE Battery Chargers Sold on Amazon.com Due to Fire and Burn Hazards


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In subrogation cases where the insured’s damages were caused by a defective product, the fact that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning about the product at issue may help to establish that the product was defective when it left the manufacturer’s possession and control. On September 5, 2024, the CPSC issued a warning urging consumers to “immediately stop using SafPow SPC-42020 and AMPOWSURE ASP-C10S42020 battery chargers because they pose a risk of serious injury and death.” According the CPSC, “[u]sing these chargers with an incompatible battery can cause the connected battery to ignite.” Apparently, “SafPow and AMPOWSURE have refused to conduct a recall.”

You can find out more information about the warning here.

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Consumer Product Safety Commission Urges Consumers to Not Buy or Use “Universal” Chargers with Micromobility Products


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In subrogation cases where the insured’s damages were caused by a defective product, the fact that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning about the product at issue may help to establish that the product was defective when it left the manufacturer’s possession and control. On September 5, 2024, the CPSC issued a warning urging “consumers of micromobility products—including e-bikes, e-scooters, self-balancing scooters (hoverboards), and e-unicycles—not to use chargers that are marketed as “universal” or suitable with general categories of micromobility devices to avoid fires and injury or death, unless they have been tested and approved to work safely with your device.” According the CPSC, “[c]hargers marketed as “universal” or suitable for general categories of micromobility devices may fit into your device but still be incompatible with it.”

You can find out more information about the warning here.

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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION RECALLS


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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 August 22, 2024 and August 29, 2024, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

  1. HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations Recalled Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; One Death Reported; Imported by ZAGG; Sold by ACG, QVC and ZAGG. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he lithium-ion batteries in the HALO 1000 Portable Power Station can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards that can lead to serious injury or death.”
  2. Siemens Industry Recalls SolarReady™ Meter Combos Due to Fire Hazard. According to the CPSC’s website, “[a]n interior connection in the recalled Siemens SolarReady Meter Combos can overheat, posing a fire hazard.”
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls


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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 August 15, 2024, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

  1. Trader Joe’s Company Recalls Mango Tangerine Scented Candles Due to Fire Hazard. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax causing a larger than expected flame, posing a fire hazard.”
  2. IKEA Recalls VARMFRONT Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.”
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Samsung Recalls Slide-In Electric Ranges


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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 August 8, 2024, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Samsung Recalls Slide-In Electric Ranges Due to Fire Hazard.

According to the CPSC’s website, “[f]ront-mounted knobs on the ranges can be activated by accidental contact by humans or pets, posing a fire hazard.”

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Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls


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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 August 1, 2024, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

  1. Mattress Pads Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Violation of Federal Mattress Pad Flammability Regulation; Manufactured by Avocado Mattress. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he recalled mattress pads violate the mandatory federal flammability regulation for mattress pads, posing a fire hazard.”
  1. ECHO Recalls Gas-Powered Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he fuel supply line can leak gas, posing a fire hazard.”
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls


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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 July 25, 2024, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

  1. Ophanie Area Rugs Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Regulations; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Ophanie. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he recalled area rugs violate the mandatory federal flammability regulations for carpets and rugs, posing a fire hazard.”
  2. Kawasaki USA Recalls Mule PRO 1000 Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard. According to the CPSC’s website, “[w]hen starting the engine, improper combustion can occur, posing a fire hazard.”
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls


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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 July 11, 2024, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

  1. Best Lighting Products Recalls High Bay LED Light Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard. According to the CPSC’s website, “[p]lastic pins securing the LED board can degrade, allowing the energized LED board to come loose and contact the lens or combustible materials, posing a fire hazard.”
  2. Atomi Recalls Smart Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he recalled smart heaters can turn on without user input, posing fire and burn hazards.”
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Comsumer Product Safety Commission Recalls


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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 June 27, 2024, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

  1. Baseus Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Imported by Shenzhen Baseus Technology. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he lithium-ion battery in the power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.”
  2. Southern Telecom Recalls Brookstone TurboVac Handheld Rechargeable Vacuums Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Belk. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he vacuums can short circuit during or after charging the battery, posing a fire hazard.”

 

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Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls


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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 June 20, 2024, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

  1. myCharge Recalls POWER HUB All-In-One Portable Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Costco. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he recalled portable chargers can overheat while charging, posing fire and burn hazards.”
  2. Goal Zero Recalls Yeti Link Modules with EC8 Cables Due to Fire and Burn Hazards. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he connection between the Yeti Link Expansion modules and the cables can overheat and melt, posing fire and burn hazards.”
  3. StyleCraft Recalls Instinct Cordless Hair Clippers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he lithium-ion battery in the recalled clippers can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.”
  4. Orly Recalls Lavender Scented Candles in a Round Wooden Bread Bowl Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he candle’s flames can reach excessive heights and can ignite the bowl, posing fire and burn hazards.”

 

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