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.
Square D is recalling about 920,000 electric baseboard heaters sold between 1970 and 1986 due to potential fire and electric shock risks from deteriorating wire insulation.
Bill's Dollar Stores is recalling approximately 12,000 hand-held hair dryers sold in the southern United States because they lack immersion protection plugs, posing an electrocution risk.
Berko is repairing or replacing 1.5 million baseboard heaters sold from 1980 to 1987 because deteriorating wires may cause fires or electric shocks.
Atlas Electric is recalling approximately 15,600 portable halogen work lights because water leaks, overheating, or broken junction boxes may expose live wires, posing shock, burn, or fire risks.
CPSC and seven importers are recalling approximately 28,000 electric hand-held hair dryers that lack immersion protection plugs, posing an electrocution risk if dropped in water.
Porter-Cable is recalling approximately 1,500 power tools sold in September 1995 because improperly crimped electrical cords may expose wires, posing a shock hazard.
Wayne Industries is recalling over 40,000 portable electric advertising signs that lack ground fault circuit interrupters, posing a risk of electric shock or electrocution.
Monarch Industries is recalling approximately 250 well pumps due to an improper connection that leaves the unit ungrounded, posing a risk of electric shock or electrocution.
New Creative Enterprises is recalling 100,000 electric potpourri cookers due to an electric shock hazard. Consumers should stop using the items and return them for a refund.
Fasco Consumer Products is recalling approximately 661 Dayton Model 4E154 Electric Ceiling Heaters because heating element terminals could expose consumers to fatal electric shocks or fires.
Rival is replacing heating elements on 1.1 million indoor electric crock grills because unsealed components can expose users to electric shock.
Hills Department Stores is recalling 6,500 Beacon Hill wooden children's lamps due to an assembly defect that creates a fire or electric shock hazard.
USA Maxam Inc. is recalling 230,000 Tech Man extension cords because undersized wires and improper plugs can cause fires or shocks.
Hunter Fan Company is recalling 6,865 ceiling fan remote controls because the exterior antenna may present an electric shock hazard.
CPSC is recalling approximately 39,600 extension cords sold by Big Lots that lack advertised ground fault protection, posing an electric shock hazard.
Walgreens is recalling approximately 14,400 electric potpourri pots sold before June 1, 1992, because a metal bar inside may contact power terminals, creating an electric shock risk.
Designers Edge is recalling approximately 2,000 Mighty Lite halogen clamp lights sold in 1993 due to a potential electric shock hazard caused by wire chafing.
Kmart and Builders Square are recalling 300,000 single-light holiday Candolier candles due to improper wiring and untrimmed plastic that pose electric shock and fire hazards.
Casablanca Fan Company is recalling 3.26 million ceiling fans because they may fall from the ceiling, posing injury and electric shock risks.
Kmart is recalling Candoliers holiday electric candle decorations sold in 1992 due to improper wiring and contact tabs that pose shock, burn, and fire risks.
Builders Square and Pay-N-Pak outdoor fluorescent light fixtures are being recalled because rainwater could cause an electric shock.
CPSC is recalling approximately 83,000 electric worm probes sold by six retailers due to electrocution risks. Consumers should stop using the product and return it for a refund.
Sears is recalling approximately 6,000 Plug-In Light Controls manufactured by Chamberlain Group because a miswired antenna presents a potential electric shock hazard.
Gampak Products is recalling portable outdoor flood lights because a defective extension cord poses a risk of electric shock or fire.
Frank Ginsberg Enterprises is recalling 14,212 Holiday Brass Candle Lamps because conductor wires may pull out, posing an electrocution risk.