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.
Clairol is voluntarily recalling Salon Power and Pazazz hairdryers purchased after January 1, 1992, because plug prongs may break off and cause electric shock.
Norelco is replacing certain Wrinkle Remover Fabric Steamers because damaged cord insulation may expose wiring, creating a potential shock hazard.
The CPSC ordered P&M Enterprises to stop manufacturing and selling 'Worm Gett'rs' electric worm probes because they present an electrocution hazard to users and passers-by.
Toro is modifying 7,500 Vision II irrigation controllers with metal cabinets to ensure proper electrical grounding and prevent shock hazards.
Toastmaster Inc. is recalling Model D126T electric toasters because a defective switch may cause fire, burn, or electric shock hazards.
Woods Wire is urging consumers to check Model #1651 plug-in GFCIs for proper operation after two reported failures.
Sunbeam is recalling approximately 1,400 Mixmaster stand mixers because internal components may shift and contact the housing, creating a risk of severe electric shock.
Protecto Enterprises is recalling 2,500 Zenith Data Systems Model ZVM122-T monochrome computer monitors due to electric shock and fire risks.
Toastmaster is replacing 8,857 four-slice electric toasters because a defective switch may cause fire, burns, or electric shock.
Toyo Industrial is recalling over one million miniature Christmas light sets with TP-6 connectors due to a potential shock or electrocution hazard.
Rolf C. Hagen is recalling 42,000 Aqua Clear Power Head aquarium pumps because water may seep into the motor, creating a fatal shock hazard.
Collins is recalling 6,700 Temporary Power Tap extension strips sold in 1987 and 1988 because ungrounded receptacles pose a severe electric shock or electrocution hazard.
T-Fal is recalling certain Safety Super Fryer models due to a wiring problem that may cause electric shock. Consumers should stop using affected units and contact T-Fal.
Bradlees is recalling 320,000 brass candle lamps sold during the 1988 Christmas season due to a potential electrocution hazard. Consumers should return the lamps for a full refund.
Challenger Electrical Equipment is recalling approximately 9,000 HAGF GFCI circuit breakers because a mechanical part may detach, disabling the ground-fault protection feature.
Bell & Howell is recalling Showmate 2 Video Presentation Systems because a defective power switch may cause electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
Hanover House is recalling approximately 24,000 electric mouse traps because exposed electrodes may pose a risk of electric shock.
Black and Decker is recalling approximately 500,000 Bump-Feed Grass/Weed String Trimmers due to a potential electrocution hazard caused by improper assembly.
Square D is voluntarily replacing 30-ampere Series 1 GFCI circuit breakers because a component failure may disable electric shock protection.
General Electric is recalling 45,000 GE and RCA surge suppressors sold from 1986 to 1987 because defective units may present a severe electric shock hazard.
General Power Equipment is recalling 350 True Value portable electric heaters because a fan motor failure could cause electric shock.
Black and Decker is recalling 500,000 string trimmers because improper assembly may cut wiring, creating an electric shock hazard.
Morman Manufacturing and W. Bell & Company are recalling 325 glass bean pot table lamps due to a severe electric shock hazard caused by improper wiring.
Jo Gunn Enterprises is voluntarily recalling five models of omnidirectional CB antennas due to a risk of severe or fatal electric shock if they contact power lines.
Singer is recalling specific Sears Craftsman 22-inch hedge trimmers due to a manufacturing defect in the plug assembly that could cause electric shock.