The Recall Desk

Hazard

Battery Short Circuit recalls

16 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
16
Critical
0
Severe
11
Most recent
2026-07-09

Of the 16 battery short circuit recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 11 (69%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

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1–16 of 16

  • HighCPSC·26611·2026-07-09

    Kobalt 24V and 48V Yard Power Tools with USB-C Batteries Recalled for Fire Risk

    Greenworks Tools recalls Kobalt yard power tools with USB-C batteries due to risk of fire when batteries are charged via the USB-C port while inserted in the tool. The firm received 34 reports of batteries smoking, sparking, or catching fire, with no injuries reported.

    Product
    Kobalt 24V and 48V Trimmers, Blowers, Mowers, Chainsaws and Pruning Saws with USB-C Batteries
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·25V632000·2025-09-19

    MCI Recalls 2024-2025 Electric Coaches Due to Battery Fire Risk

    Motor Coach Industries is recalling specific 2024 and 2025 electric coaches because a high-voltage battery short circuit could cause a fire.

    Product
    MCI — MCI D45CRTELE, J4500E, D45CRTE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·25V631000·2025-09-19

    New Flyer Recalls Transit Buses Due to High Voltage Battery Fire Risk

    New Flyer is recalling 2019-2025 XE35, XE40, and XE60 transit buses because a high voltage battery short circuit may cause a fire. Owners should park outside and limit charging to 75%.

    Product
    NEW FLYER — NEW FLYER XE35, XE60, XE40
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·25V179000·2025-03-24

    Volvo Recalls Plug-In Hybrids Due to High-Voltage Battery Fire Risk

    Volvo is recalling specific 2020-2022 plug-in hybrid models because a high-voltage battery short circuit could cause a fire. Owners should stop charging until repairs are completed.

    Product
    VOLVO — VOLVO XC60, V60, S60, XC90
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·24V954000·2024-12-20

    Ford Escape high voltage battery cells may short circuit internally

    Ford is recalling certain 2020-2024 Escape and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles because a manufacturing defect in high voltage battery cells may cause an internal short circuit.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD CORSAIR, ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0501-2025·2024-11-27

    OrganOx metra Liver Perfusion System Recalled for Battery Damage

    OrganOx Ltd is recalling 20 metra liver perfusion systems because battery movement caused a cell to short against the retention bracket.

    Product
    OrganOx metra -Intended as a Normothermic Machine Perfusion system of donor transport livers. Model/Catalog Number: D0003 The OrganOx metra is a transportable device intended to be used to sustain donor livers destined for transplantation in a functioning state for a total
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    10 states
  • SevereNHTSA·24V732000·2024-10-01

    2021-2024 Porsche Taycan battery short circuit fire risk

    Porsche is recalling 2021-2024 Taycan vehicles due to high-voltage battery short circuits that increase fire risk. Dealers will install diagnostic software and replace batteries as needed, advising owners to charge only to 80% capacity until repairs are completed.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE TAYCAN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·24V228000·2024-03-22

    Audi e-tron GT high voltage battery modules may short circuit

    Volkswagen is recalling certain 2022-2024 Audi RS e-tron GT and e-tron GT vehicles because the high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules.

    Product
    AUDI — AUDI E-TRON GT, RS E-TRON GT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·24V215000·2024-03-20

    Additional Porsche Taycan models recalled for high voltage battery short circuits

    A second Porsche recall covers certain 2020-2023 Taycan vehicles because the high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules. 606 units affected.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE TAYCAN, TAYCAN 4S, TAYCAN GTS, TAYCAN TURBO
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·24V217000·2024-03-20

    Porsche Taycan high voltage batteries may short circuit within modules

    Porsche is recalling certain 2020-2024 Taycan vehicles because the high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery modules, increasing the risk of fire.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE TAYCAN, TAYCAN 4S, TAYCAN GTS, TAYCAN TURBO
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·23V840000·2023-12-13

    2021-2023 Porsche Taycan Battery Short Circuit Fire Risk

    Porsche is recalling 2021-2023 Taycan models due to a potential short circuit in the high-voltage battery that increases the risk of fire. Owners should contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 for free inspection and repair.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE TAYCAN 4 CROSS TURISMO, TAYCAN GTS SPORT TURISMO, TAYCAN, TAYCAN TURBO S CROSS TURI
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·22191·2022-07-28

    Ocean Technology Systems Recalls Underwater Communication Devices for Fire Hazard

    Ocean Technology Systems is recalling about 500 underwater communication devices (PowerCom and MilCom models) with RBLi-4 lithium battery packs because water can leak into the battery pack and cause the circuit board to short and ignite after diving, posing a fire hazard.

    Product
    Underwater Communication Devices
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·21V127000·2021-03-01

    Hyundai Recalls Kona and Ioniq Electric Vehicles for Battery Fire Risk

    Hyundai is recalling 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles because the lithium-ion battery may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC, IONIQ ELECTRIC
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0117-2017·2016-11-02

    St Jude Medical Recalls ICD and CRT-D Devices for Battery Short Circuit

    St Jude Medical is recalling implantable cardiac defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators due to a battery defect that can cause premature depletion.

    Product
    Quadra Assura, Model No. CD3265-40, CD3265-40Q, CD3365-40C, CD3365-40Q. Quadra Assura MP, Model No. CD3269-40, CD3269-40Q, CD3369-40C. Fortify and Fortify Assura implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDS) are intended to provided ventricular anti-tachycardia pacing and vent
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide