Hazard
42 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 42 electrical malfunction recalls we have scored against our rubric, 1 (2%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 16 (38%) 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 electrical malfunction 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.
Micro Bird is recalling 2022-2026 G5 and T-Series transit buses because a loose power cable connection may cause the air conditioning control board to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Polestar is recalling certain 2025 Polestar 3 vehicles because water may damage electrical connectors between the engine bay and front bumper, which can cause loss of power steering assist and increase crash risk.
Thoratec LLC is recalling HeartMate Mobile Power Units due to an electrical component defect that may prevent the unit from turning on, cause unprompted shut down, or trigger false alarms. If power is lost and not switched to rechargeable batteries within 15 minutes, the connected pump may lose power.
Forest River is recalling 2024-2025 Catalina and Aurora travel trailers because incorrectly wired solar panels may overheat and cause a fire.
Forest River is recalling 2023-2024 Riverstone Fifth Wheel trailers because incorrectly connected solar panels may cause wiring to overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
GAF Energy is recalling about 2,100 Timberline Solar Energy Shingles (TLS-1) due to electrical component malfunction that poses a fire hazard. One fire and five thermal incidents resulting in property damage have been reported, with no injuries.
Medtronic is recalling 664 implantable cardioverter defibrillators due to a rare potential for reduced or no energy output during high-voltage therapy. The defect could prevent critical defibrillation therapy when needed.
Medtronic's EVERA XT implantable defibrillators may fail to deliver high-voltage therapy in certain models manufactured with a defective feedthrough. Patients should consult their cardiologist.
Steris is recalling 322 Reliance Vision Multi-Chamber Washer/Disinfectors because an electrical contactor malfunction could cause heating elements to overheat and produce smoke or fire.
Micro Bird is recalling 2012-2022 transit buses because a loose power cable connection to the air conditioning control board may overheat and cause a fire.
Dollar Tree is recalling about 1,025,000 Crafter's Square hot glue guns sold nationwide that can malfunction when plugged in, posing fire and burn hazards. Seven electrical malfunctions have been reported, including four fires and one skin irritation.
The Magstim Company Limited is recalling seven Neurosign 100 Intraoperative Nerve Monitors because they were configured for 240V power instead of the required 120V for the US.
Halcore is recalling specific 2020-2021 AEV ambulances because electrical spikes may cause the emergency lighting and HVAC control display to lock up or fail.
Siemens is recalling 26 Artis X-ray systems worldwide because incorrect diodes may fail to protect against overvoltage, potentially causing system malfunction.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 GLC 350e hybrid vehicles because a high-voltage wiring harness shield may fail, causing an electrical malfunction and vehicle stall.
Siemens is recalling Cios Alpha and Cios Spin mobile X-ray systems because a hardware error could cause permanent loss of imaging functionality.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2019 A 220 vehicles because a poorly installed air conditioning drain hose may allow water to enter electrical components, potentially causing system malfunctions.
HME is recalling 2016-2020 AF1, 1871, and SFO emergency vehicles because a missing O-ring seal may allow moisture into the fuse box, potentially causing overheating or malfunction.
Cardiocommand Inc. is recalling six TAPSYSTEM Model 2A units due to a potential assembly error where the battery wire may be incorrectly connected to the power switch.
Stainless & Repair is recalling certain 1994-1995 Ford L9000 and 2016-2017 Freightliner M2-112 trucks equipped with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed.
Forest River is recalling 2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers because improperly installed air conditioning wiring may contact a heat strip, increasing the risk of fire.
Subaru is recalling specific Impreza, WRX, Forester, and Crosstrek models because a faulty brake light switch may prevent lights from working or the vehicle from starting.
HME is recalling 2017-2018 1871 vehicles with Whelen accessory brake lights that may falsely illuminate, increasing crash risk.
Forest River is recalling 2019 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers because the power cord hatch is located above the water heater exhaust, which may cause melting and increase fire risk.
Triumph is recalling 2018 Street Triple R and RS motorcycles because water intrusion can cause the turn signal and headlight switches to malfunction, increasing crash risk.