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.
Micro Bird is recalling 2013-2015 G5 transit buses because corroded battery studs may cause short circuits and fires, or missing bolts may cause battery detachment.
Siemens is recalling 305 linear accelerator treatment tables due to risks of finger pinching and cable short-circuits.
Johnson Health Tech is recalling about 2,800 Matrix Fitness Ascent Trainers and Ellipticals sold to commercial facilities due to a fire hazard from moisture buildup in the power socket.
Toyota is recalling specific 2013-2014 Corolla, Camry, and Avalon vehicles because a short circuit in the wiper switch may cause the wipers to stop working, reducing visibility.
Mobility Works is recalling 2006-2012 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans equipped with specific wheelchair lifts due to a potential fire hazard from cable contact.
Prevost is recalling 2012-2013 X3-45 and XLII-45 buses because power cables may rub against sharp edges, causing a short-circuit and potential vehicle fire.
Prevost is recalling 428 model year 2007-2009 X3-45 coaches because a missing protective sleeve on a battery cable could cause a short-circuit and fire.
Innovage is recalling Discovery Kids Animated Marine and Safari Lamps because internal wires can cause short-circuiting, sparking, and fire.
Zero Motorcycles is recalling 254 model year 2012 motorcycles because insufficient weatherproofing may cause a battery short circuit in wet conditions, leading to sudden power loss.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 48,170 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star trucks because a loose bolt may cause a short circuit and vehicle fire.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 4,179 Thomas Built Buses Minotour models from 2004-2010 because power cables may contact sharp edges, causing insulation wear and potential vehicle fires.
Honeywell is recalling about 450,000 moveable baseboard heaters because the heating element can short-circuit and ignite material underneath. No injuries have been reported, but two fires damaged floors.