Hazard
378 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 378 electric shock recalls we have scored against our rubric, 17 (4%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 62 (16%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all electric shock recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.
A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.
Appliance Corp. of America recalled over 100,000 Welbilt toaster and convection ovens because power cords could melt and expose wires, creating a shock hazard.
NuTone is recalling over 500,000 ceiling exhaust fan and light units because incorrect wiring could cause electric shock when changing bulbs.
Retailers are recalling over 1.5 million curtain-style holiday lights because exposed wires can cause electrocution. Consumers should stop using the lights and return them for a refund.
Dell is recalling approximately 233,000 AC adapters for Latitude LM computers and port replicators because connector pins can break off, posing an electric shock hazard.
King of Fans is recalling Maxi-Heat Supreme portable electric heaters because the cover can separate, exposing live electrical parts and creating shock hazards.
In-Mar Trading is recalling over 14,600 extension cords sold in Puerto Rico due to undersized wires and lack of overcurrent protection, posing fire and electrocution risks.
Digital Equipment Corp. is recalling HiNote VP 500 series AC adapters because connector pins can break off, posing a shock hazard.
General Cable is recalling over 2,700 Carol and Ace outdoor extension cords because exposed wires near the receptacle end present a shock hazard.
Howard Berger Inc. is recalling about 30,000 Guard Security Hardware power strip surge protectors due to undersized wires and loose connections that pose fire, shock, and electrocution risks.
Chandur Hasso Inc. is recalling Somito extension cords and power strip surge protectors due to fire, shock, and electrocution hazards.
Supreme Premium Products Inc. is recalling about 7,500 surge protectors sold nationwide from August 1995 to October 1996 due to fire, shock, and electrocution hazards.
Price Master Corp. is recalling about 6,000 surge protectors sold in the Northeast due to defects that create fire, shock, and electrocution risks.
Bayco Products recalled over 11,400 RiteLite and SmartLite fluorescent work lights because a metal screw can contact a live wire, causing electric shock.
Dollar Tree Stores Inc. is recalling about 60,000 adapter plug packs sold in 1996 due to improper construction that creates fire and shock hazards.
Compaq is recalling AC adapters for Armada 4100 notebook computers because defective connector pins could cause electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
Division Sales is recalling approximately 21,000 Master Tech extension cords because undersized wires present fire, shock, and electrocution hazards. Consumers should stop using the cords and return them for a full refund.
D-M Sales is recalling 2,000 Supreme household extension cords because undersized wires create fire, shock, and electrocution hazards.
Northeastern Plastics is recalling approximately 31,000 Jumpower extension cords because undersized wires present fire, shock, and electrocution hazards.
Caframo Limited is recalling 2,460 Ceramic Furnace electric space heaters because fan motors may overheat, creating fire and electric shock risks.
Dewalt is recalling approximately 150,000 one-hour battery chargers because the plastic housing could separate, exposing internal electrical components and creating an electric shock hazard.
Quality Craft is recalling 75,000 portable halogen work lights because water leaks can cause electric shock and overheating can cause fires.
Sprint International is recalling 20,196 extension cords sold in New York and New Jersey because undersized wires create fire and shock hazards.
Comet World is recalling approximately 1,600 Jackrabbitpack DC-DC voltage converters because incorrectly inserting the connecting cord can cause electric shock.
3M is recalling approximately 15,000 Series 4400 overhead projectors because a dislocated reflector can damage the power cord, creating an electric shock hazard.
Bandwagon is recalling 25,450 remote control switches that can expose wires, causing electrical burns or shock.