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 23, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

1. Two Million COSORI® Air Fryers Recalled by Atekcity Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert). According to the CPSC’s website, “[a] wire connection in the air fryers can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.”
2. More than 1.2 Million Mainstays Three-Wick Candles Recalled by Star Soap Star Candle Prayer Candle Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Walmart. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he candle wicks can burn too close to the side of the container, causing the glass to break, posing fire and laceration hazards.”

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.  Recently, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

1. Paradise Grills Recalls Outdoor Kitchens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards. According to the CPSC’s website, “[l]iquid propane (LP) gas can accumulate inside the closed lid and cabinets, causing an explosion when the user relights the grill, posing fire and burn hazards to the user.”
2. Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls E-Z-GO PTVs Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert). According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he electronic board that powers the USB port can overheat and ignite adjacent components, posing a fire hazard.”
3. BRP Recalls Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert). According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he recalled vehicles can have a defective fuel hose assembly which could lead to a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.”

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 January 19, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

1. Ross Stores Recalls Taylor and Finch Six-Wick Scented Candles Due to Fire and Injury Hazards. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he product can combust while lit causing the glass container to break, posing fire and injury hazards.”

2. Lifetime Brands Recalls Hot Chocolate Pots Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Williams-Sonoma. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he hot chocolate pots are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic paint on the pots can spark, posing a fire hazard.”

3. Vanessa Fire Tables Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Imported by Ove Decors. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he gas hose can come into contact with the heat shield, melting the hose and igniting the fire table, posing a fire hazard.”

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 January 12, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

BISSELL Recalls Cordless Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuums Due to Fire Hazard.

According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he circuit board inside the vacuum’s battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard.”

Product images from the CPSC website are set forth below:

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 December 8, 2022, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Ortal Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Fire Hazard

According to the CPSC’s website, “improper installation of the fireplaces can lead to problems with heat release and/or ventilation, posing a fire hazard.”

Product images from the CPSC website are set forth below: