Hazard
87 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 87 electrical short circuit recalls we have scored against our rubric, 1 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 34 (39%) 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 short circuit 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.
Altec is recalling 2021-2023 Service Body vehicles because water leaks into strobe lights, causing electrical short-circuits that increase fire risk.
CPSC recalls about 250,000 Cooluli 10-Liter and 15-Liter minifridges due to fire and burn hazards from a short-circuiting electrical switch. One smoke inhalation injury and over $80,000 in property damage were reported.
About 121,680 Galanz retro-style refrigerators can short circuit and ignite. CPSC is aware of 34 fire reports, one of which resulted in a fatality. Free in-home repair is offered.
Volvo Trucks is recalling certain 2025-2027 VNL and 2026-2027 VNR vehicles because unprotected electrical connectors on the rear brake modulators can short circuit, disabling anti-lock brakes and stability control.
Toyota is recalling certain 2023–2026 Prius and Prius Prime models because water may enter the rear door switch, causing an unlocked door to open unexpectedly while driving. This increases injury risk.
Ford is recalling specific engine block heaters for 2013-2019 Ford and Lincoln vehicles because they may crack, leak coolant, and cause electrical short circuits that increase fire risk.
BMW is recalling 2026 X6 and X4 vehicles because the windshield may not be sealed properly, allowing water to enter electrical components and potentially causing loss of lights, door functions, or fire.
International Motors is recalling certain 2016–2024 IC Bus CESB school buses because the brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into electrical components, causing a short circuit and fire risk while driving or parked.
AstroAI is recalling approximately 249,100 minifridges because the electrical switch can short circuit, causing fires and burn hazards. At least 70 incidents of smoking, burning, melting, or fire have been reported, including two fires that caused more than $360,000 in property damage.
About 690 Triumph TF250-X motorcycles are recalled due to plastic switch cubes that crack when exposed to brake fluid, creating electrical short circuits that can cause the motorcycle to start unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.
OdorStop Boot and Shoe Dryers and Deodorizers may pose a fire hazard due to electrical short circuits in the on-off switch. About 13,000 units have been recalled; no injuries have been reported.
Shimadzu laboratory autosamplers are being recalled due to water intrusion from a dehumidifier that can cause electrical short circuits. Affected units are distributed worldwide, including across the United States.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 13 TruSystem 7000 operating tables because their batteries and connectors experienced electrical short-circuits and emitted smoke.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 6,045 TruSystem 7000 U operating tables worldwide due to battery and connector failures that can cause electrical short-circuits and emit smoke.
Baxter is recalling its TruSystem 7000 operating table worldwide due to customer reports of battery and connector short-circuits that emitted smoke. All serial numbers are affected.
Baxter Healthcare recalled 24 units of its TruSystem 7000 operating table worldwide due to battery and connector electrical short-circuits and smoke emission.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling the TruSystem 7000 V operating table due to reports of battery and connector short-circuits and smoke emissions. Four units with worldwide distribution are affected.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling the TruSystem 7000 Operating Table due to battery and connector short-circuits that can emit smoke, creating fire and electrical hazards during surgery.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 542 units of the Operating Table TruSystem 7000 U14 worldwide due to reports of electrical short-circuits and smoke emissions from batteries and connectors.
Baxter is recalling 1,077 TruSystem 7000 operating tables worldwide due to electrical short-circuits and smoke emissions in battery connectors reported by customers.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling the TruSystem 7000 (dV) V operating table worldwide due to batteries and connectors that may experience electrical short-circuits and emit smoke.
Jeep is recalling certain 2018-2024 Wrangler and 2020-2024 Gladiator vehicles because the instrument panel cluster may fail due to an internal short circuit, preventing drivers from seeing the speedometer and warning lights.
The SlideView VS200 slide viewer has a broken laser fuse caused by a short circuit from a poorly positioned cable. This prevents the shutter from operating properly, leaving it stuck in an open or closed position.
Siemens is recalling 2 AXIOM Vertix MD imaging systems nationwide due to a potential fire hazard from a short circuit in the power supply unit that may cause overheating.
Siemens AXIOM MULTIX MP radiographic X-ray tables are being recalled due to a potential short circuit in the touch display's power supply unit that may cause overheating or fire. 12 units nationwide are affected.