Hazard
208 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 208 electrocution recalls we have scored against our rubric, 10 (5%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 29 (14%) are Severe.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all electrocution 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.
Clairol is voluntarily recalling Salon Power and Pazazz hairdryers purchased after January 1, 1992, because plug prongs may break off and cause electric shock.
The CPSC ordered P&M Enterprises to stop manufacturing and selling 'Worm Gett'rs' electric worm probes because they present an electrocution hazard to users and passers-by.
Toro is modifying 7,500 Vision II irrigation controllers with metal cabinets to ensure proper electrical grounding and prevent shock hazards.
Coaster Company of America is recalling approximately 1,900 brass floor lamps because a defect could cause electrocution, even when the switch is off.
Arrow Trading is recalling 12,000 Pierre Cardin Elegance hair dryers because they lack protection against electrocution if they fall into water.
Toyo Industrial is recalling over one million miniature Christmas light sets with TP-6 connectors due to a potential shock or electrocution hazard.
The CPSC is recalling 250,000 hand-held hair dryers from four manufacturers because they lack required immersion safeguards, posing an electrocution risk.
Collins is recalling 6,700 Temporary Power Tap extension strips sold in 1987 and 1988 because ungrounded receptacles pose a severe electric shock or electrocution hazard.
Bradlees is recalling 320,000 brass candle lamps sold during the 1988 Christmas season due to a potential electrocution hazard. Consumers should return the lamps for a full refund.
Pollenex is offering a retrofit program for Whirlpool Hot Spas to prevent electrocution from immersion in bathtubs. No injuries have been reported.
Challenger Electrical Equipment is recalling approximately 9,000 HAGF GFCI circuit breakers because a mechanical part may detach, disabling the ground-fault protection feature.
Radio Shack is recalling Archer outlet adapter sets sold since November 1987 because the housing could separate, exposing users to live electrical contacts.
Black and Decker is recalling approximately 500,000 Bump-Feed Grass/Weed String Trimmers due to a potential electrocution hazard caused by improper assembly.
Square D is voluntarily replacing 30-ampere Series 1 GFCI circuit breakers because a component failure may disable electric shock protection.
Black and Decker is recalling 500,000 string trimmers because improper assembly may cut wiring, creating an electric shock hazard.
Antron Antenna Research & Electronics is recalling Model 99 CB base station antennas because they failed to meet safety standards, posing a risk of severe or fatal shock if they contact power lines.
Jo Gunn Enterprises is voluntarily recalling five models of omnidirectional CB antennas due to a risk of severe or fatal electric shock if they contact power lines.
Granada Electronics is recalling Model M400 CB antennas that failed safety standards and pose a shock hazard if they contact power lines.
Britt Tech is offering free safety kits for approximately 136,000 electric pressure washers to reduce the risk of electric shock. The recall follows six reported deaths related to the use of these machines.
Shakespeare Company is recalling two models of omnidirectional CB base station antennas because they pose a risk of severe or fatal electric shock if they contact power lines.
Mid-State is recalling approximately 8,000 metal utility clamp lamps due to a potential shock or electrocution hazard. One consumer reported a serious electric shock.
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.
Carrier is recalling Weathermaker air conditioners from 1962-1964 because deteriorating insulators could cause electrical shorts and fires.
Rhinehart is recalling Miti-Mite portable immersible electric water heaters due to a risk of electrocution. Consumers should stop using the heaters and return them for a refund.
The CPSC warned consumers that certain G.L. Electric Flasheat portable water heaters may cause serious electric shock. The agency authorized proceedings to remove the products from the marketplace.