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.
Springfield Wire Inc. is recalling Ritchie Immersion Heaters because the outer cover can crack, exposing the heating element to water and posing a shock hazard.
Universal Distribution Center is recalling Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights due to a shock and fire hazard caused by undersized wires. No injuries have been reported.
Fireworks Over America is recalling Oh Chute Parachute with Streamer Fireworks because the parachutes can entangle in power lines, posing a shock hazard.
Waxcessories is recalling about 830,000 electric simmer pots because loose wire connections pose a risk of fire and electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
Ensto Control Oy is recalling about 19,000 toggle and rotary switches because one electrical pole may remain energized when switched off, posing an electric shock hazard.
World Dryer is recalling about 25,000 hand and hair dryers because ungrounded nozzles pose an electric shock hazard. One consumer was shocked outside the U.S.
Cooper Lighting is recalling approximately 274,000 Metalux fluorescent shop lights due to an electrical shock hazard. Consumers should stop using the affected units immediately.
Yamaha is recalling about 49,000 PA-3C AC power adaptors because the housing can separate, posing an electric shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Wolverine World Wide is recalling Caterpillar logger boots that may be incorrectly labeled as electrically resistant, posing a shock hazard to users.
iObjectSolutions Inc. is recalling about 1,200 pre-lit palm trees sold by Christmas Lights Etc. because electrical connectors can overheat, posing shock and fire risks.
Flojet recalls Duplex II 115 VAC pumps used in LeBleu water systems due to a manufacturing defect that can cause electric shock.
Version-X is recalling Travel'N Baby Mini Hair Dryers because they lack immersion protection plugs, posing an electrocution risk if they fall into water.
DEWALT is recalling about 13,800 DG2900 portable generators because a ground fault circuit interrupter could fail, posing a risk of electric shock.
DEWALT is recalling about 81,000 Model DW660 cut-out tools because internal cord wire damage could cause electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
Square D is recalling about 27,600 General Duty Safety Switches because they may continue to supply electricity when in the OFF position, posing a shock or electrocution risk.
Hobby Lobby is recalling about 2.3 million Christmas light sets sold nationwide from June to December 2006 because undersized wires can separate, posing electric shock and fire risks.
Environmental Lighting Concepts is recalling Taylor desk lamps sold at Office Depot because a misaligned fiberglass sheath poses a shock hazard.
Lutron Electronics is recalling Tu-Wire dimming ballasts used in compact fluorescent lights due to a risk of electric shock if not properly grounded.
LTD Commodities is recalling about 2,500 pre-lit ficus trees sold in 2005 because the attached lights have exposed wires that pose fire and electric shock risks.
Emess Design Group is recalling about 21,300 Coca-Cola ElectroPlasma Lamps sold at Rite Aid due to a risk of electric burns from the metal cap.
Bradley Technologies is recalling about 560 electric smokers due to an electric shock hazard. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the company for a free replacement.
Porter-Cable is recalling about 70,000 890 Series Routers because worn motor coil insulation could cause an electrical shock. Consumers should stop using the tools and contact the manufacturer for a free inspection and repair.
Target is recalling approximately 861,000 mini and chasing holiday light sets due to undersized and exposed wires that pose electric shock and fire risks.
Panasonic is recalling 21 PT-D5500U and PT-D5500UL DLP projectors because a lamp drive circuit defect could cause electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
W.C. Wood Company is recalling about 112,000 upright freezers and refrigerators because exposed defrost heater coils pose a shock hazard and can burn interior liners.