Hazard
325 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 325 electrical shock recalls we have scored against our rubric, 2 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 58 (18%) 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 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.
DEWALT and Black & Decker are recalling about 1.7 million battery chargers because they may fail to shut off, causing batteries to burst and posing fire, burn, and electrical shock hazards.
DeWalt is recalling model DW9116 battery chargers because metal clips may loosen and cause electrical shock. No injuries have been reported.
Appliance Co. of America is recalling about 7,000 Welbilt toaster ovens because heating elements can break, causing glass doors to shatter or fires to start.
The First Years Inc. is recalling Sesame Street Elmo Nightlights because faceplates can break off, exposing wiring and posing shock hazards.
Coast Electronics Supply is recalling approximately 18,000 AC converters sold in seven states because the unplugged end of the cord becomes energized, posing an electrical shock risk.
Woods Industries is recalling about 1,000 Model 28003 ACDelco extension cord reels because the housing could become energized, posing a risk of electrical shock or electrocution.
GE is recalling about 9,100 Ultra Thin Line undercabinet fluorescent light fixtures because improper assembly creates a serious electrical shock hazard.
Iomega is recalling about 60,000 power supply units for external Jaz disk drives because the plastic housing can separate, exposing internal electronics and posing an electrical shock hazard.
Tema Dis Ticaret is recalling about 3,000 Teba multifunction ovens because moisture accumulation in heating elements could cause electrical current leaks and shock hazards.
Bunn-O-Matic is recalling approximately 442 Bunn Model B-8B and B-8W coffeemakers manufactured on May 5, 1997, due to a pinched wire that could cause an electrical short and shock hazard.
Anam Industrial is recalling TWI LITE illuminated wall switches because the wiring diagram on the package is incorrect, creating a potential fire hazard if installed as printed.
Mascot Electronic A.S. is recalling 65,800 ACH-4U cellular phone chargers sold as Nokia and AT&T brands because the plastic cover may crack, causing plug prongs to break off and pose an electrical shock hazard.
Panasonic is inspecting approximately 3,000 laser printers that may pose an electrical shock hazard if not properly grounded.
IBM is repairing 56,000 9527 series color monitors that may pose an electrical shock hazard if not properly grounded.
Hewlett-Packard is recalling 10,000 Officejet printer-fax-copiers because a manufacturing defect in the power supply could cause electrical shock.
IBM is voluntarily recalling 32,000 AC adapters for Thinkpad laptops in the U.S. due to an internal fault that poses an electrical shock hazard.
Amana and Sears Kenmore side-by-side refrigerators are being recalled because a screw could contact a wire, causing an electrical shock.
Wiremold is recalling plastic outlet and switch covers for On-Wall wiring that may crack and expose wires, posing a shock hazard.
Sears is recalling specific Kenmore canister vacuum cleaners because improper wiring could cause a fire or electrical shock. Consumers should stop using the affected models immediately.
Singer and Ranco Electric are recalling specific Craftsman scroller saws repaired with a defective circuit board between 1980 and 1984 due to electrical shock hazards.
A-Bee Syndicate, B & D Molded Products, and Injection Corporation are warning consumers that approximately four million plastic table lamps may pose an electrocution risk if the bulb socket dislodges.
Sunbeam is modifying approximately 8,900 electric lawnmowers (models 3227 and 3228) to prevent power cord abrasion that could expose electrical wires and cause shock.
Black and Decker is recalling specific extension-cord adapters packaged with hedge trimmers in 1978 due to a potential electrical shock hazard.
Amana is repairing approximately 240,000 side-by-side refrigerators manufactured between 1969 and 1974 due to a risk of severe electrical shock.
Black & Decker is recalling approximately 40,000 No. 8209 Type 1 weed and grass trimmers because handle assembly can damage cord insulation, posing a risk of serious electrical shock.