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 16, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Gree Recalls 1.56 Million Dehumidifiers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Reports of At Least 23 Fires

According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.”

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 August 17, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Costco Recalls Ubio Labs Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard; Caught Fire on Commercial Flight (Recall Alert)

According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, 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 August 10, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

1. Polaris Recalls RZR XP Turbo and Turbo S Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert). According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he vehicle’s clutch can fracture, causing fragments to be ejected from the vehicle, posing fire and injury hazards.”

2. Recall of Polaris Off-Road Vehicles, Bobcat Utility Vehicles, Gravely Utility Vehicles, and Fuel Pump Kits and Fuel Tank Assemblies Due to Fire Hazard. According to the CPSC’s website, “[a] fuel leak can occur at the fuel pump outlet connector on the fuel tank near a hot surface, 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 August 3, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

1. Crate & Barrel Recalls Table Lamps Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert). According to the CPSC’s website, “[a] loose electrical cord connection in the lamps can pose a fire hazard.”
2. Daikin Comfort Technologies Recalls Amana Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert). According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he DigiAir module compressor can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.”
3. American Honda Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he fuel filler cap can improperly seal, resulting in fuel and/or fuel vapor leaking, 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 July 27, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

1. True Fitness Recalls Showrunner II Consoles Sold with Fitness Equipment Due to Fire Hazard. According to the CPSC’s website, “[a]n exposed area of the wireless charging board can come in contact with other internal wiring, posing a fire hazard.”
2. GAF Energy Recalls Timberline Solar Energy Shingles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert). According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he electrical components in the solar energy shingles can malfunction, 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 July 6, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

VRURC Portable Chargers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by VRURC; Caught Fire on Commercial Flight.

According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he recalled portable chargers can ignite, 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 June 29, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

1. Victrola Recalls Bluetooth Record Players Due to Fire Hazard. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he recalled record players can overheat, posing a fire hazard.”
2. Bose Recalls Acoustimass®, Lifestyle® and Companion™ Bass Modules Due to Fire Hazard. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he speaker’s electrical components can fail, 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 June 22, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Infanttech Recalls Zooby Video Baby Monitors for Cars Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert).

According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he baby monitor’s battery can malfunction, overheat and burst, 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 June 22, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

1. Research Products Recalls Steam Humidifiers Due to Fire Hazard. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he recalled steam humidifiers containing a specific type of electrode wire with a “D” shaped connector can loosen causing arcing and/or overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers.”
2. Boost The Mood Ceramic Mugs Recalled by Michael Giordano International Due to Fire Hazard. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he ceramic mugs are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the metallic print on the mug can spark, posing a fire hazard.”