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.”

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 8, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

1. Ashley Furniture Industries Recalls Party Time Power Loveseats, Sofas and Recliners Due to Fire Hazard. According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he power loveseats, sofas, and recliners’ cupholder with LED lighting can overheat, posing a fire hazard.”
2. John Deere Recalls XUV590 Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert).  According to the CPSC’s website, “[f]uel can leak from under the fuel cap, 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 May 18, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Polaris Recalls RZR Pro XP and Turbo R Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert).

According to the CPSC’s website, “[a] fuel leak can occur at the fuel pump assembly joint on the fuel tank in close proximity to a hot surface, 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 May 11, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) Expands Recall of Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert).

According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he fuel injector hose retainer screw can loosen and cause a fuel leak, 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 April 27, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recall related to a product that presents a fire hazard:

Vornado Recalls Steamfast and Brookstone Travel Steam Irons Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards.

According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he power cord can become damaged near the cord bushing, which can lead to overheating of the cord, posing fire and burn hazards. In addition, cord damage near the bushing can result in exposed copper wires, posing a shock 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 May 4, 2023, the CPSC announced the following recalls related to products that present fire hazards:

1. Berkshire Innovations Recalls Sahara Folding Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert). According to the CPSC’s website, “[t]he heater fan can fail and cause the components to overheat, posing a fire hazard.”

2. Polaris Recalls MATRYX RMK KHAOS and PRO Snowmobiles Due to Fire Injury Hazard (Recall Alert). According to the CPSC’s website, “[w]hen the rider engages the throttle and brake (including the parking brake) simultaneously on the recalled snowmobiles, the brake system can overheat in the caliper/pad/brake rotor area, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to the rider.”