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.
Fimco is offering free safety kits to modify handles on approximately 14,150 Big Butch electric pressure washers to reduce the risk of electric shock.
Britt Tech is offering free safety kits for approximately 136,000 electric pressure washers to reduce the risk of electric shock. The recall follows six reported deaths related to the use of these machines.
Shakespeare Company is recalling two models of omnidirectional CB base station antennas because they pose a risk of severe or fatal electric shock if they contact power lines.
Sun Hill Industries is recalling Sun Vac wet/dry vacuum attachments because water could soak the motor, creating a potential electric shock hazard.
Mid-State is recalling approximately 8,000 metal utility clamp lamps due to a potential shock or electrocution hazard. One consumer reported a serious electric shock.
McCulloch is recalling about 8,000 Electramac electric chain saws because the on/off switch may fail, causing the saw to restart spontaneously.
Radio Shack is recalling over 150,000 electrical test meter lead kits because exposed metal on the probes poses a shock hazard to users.
Regal Ware is recalling approximately 6,800 electric coffee makers because deteriorating insulation may expose bare wiring, posing a shock hazard to users.
Philips is recalling approximately 5,600 stereo turntables because improper wiring may prevent safety fuses from operating, posing a shock hazard.
Danara International is recalling approximately 55,000 plastic night lights sold by Sears and other retailers because the front cover may detach, exposing electrical wiring.
Titan Sales Corporation is recalling approximately 1,000 model 267C portable electric heaters because improper wiring may cause the metal casing to become electrified.
Durham Industries is recalling detachable cords for Holly Hobbie toy telephones because the plugs resemble electrical plugs, posing a shock and burn hazard.
Montgomery Ward and McGraw-Edison are repairing Wards' Powr-Kraft model TGB-5102A bench grinders to fix a potential electric shock hazard.
Montgomery Ward is recalling 20,000 toy telephone sets because the plugs resemble genuine electrical plugs, posing a risk of severe shock or burns to children.
J.C. Penney is repairing about 2,700 six-inch bench grinders sold between 1973 and 1975 due to a potential electric shock hazard.
Weed Eater and Montgomery Ward are recalling Grass Getter edger/trimmers due to damaged electrical insulation that could cause electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
McGraw-Edison is repairing about 16,000 six-inch bench grinders sold under various brands due to a potential electric shock hazard caused by worn wire insulation.
American Electric is recalling two styles of Great American Frying Machine mini deep fryers due to a potential electric shock hazard.
Red Devil and Sears are recalling electric paint removers sold between May and October 1977 due to a wiring defect that poses a potential shock hazard.
Sperry Remington is repairing approximately 119 women's rechargeable electric shavers due to a potential electric shock hazard caused by pierced insulation.
Jack Eckerd is recalling electric ceramic hot pots sold in nine states because they may pose a shock hazard to users.
C & S Trading is recalling Magic Curl Professional hand-held curling irons because the handle casing can separate, posing a risk of burns or electric shock.
The CPSC warned consumers that certain G.L. Electric Flasheat portable water heaters may cause serious electric shock. The agency authorized proceedings to remove the products from the marketplace.
CPSC recalls specific upright pedestal sump pumps with solid black plastic float switches due to electric shock risk. Consumers should disconnect power and seek a free repair.
Nevco is recalling 217,000 electric ceramic hot pots because a damaged heating coil could cause severe electrical shock if the user stirs the liquid with a metal object.