Hazard
20 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 20 electrostatic discharge recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 5 (25%) 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 electrostatic discharge 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.
Cook Medical is recalling MINC+ Benchtop Incubators that may lose temperature control when exposed to static electricity on the lid, potentially causing embryo damage that could require additional medical procedures.
Polaris is recalling certain 2020–2023 Sportsman and Scrambler 1000 S all-terrain vehicles because electrostatic discharge can ignite fuel during refueling, creating a fire hazard. The company has received 16 reports of fires, including one personal injury.
Polaris is recalling approximately 138,000 snowmobiles from model years 2013–2023 because electrostatic discharge inside the fuel tank can cause vapors to ignite, leading to tank burst and fire. The firm has received 30 reports of tank bursting, including 16 fires and one burn injury.
Abbott is recalling Afinion 2 and Alere Afinion AS100 power supplies due to a risk of electrostatic discharge and sparking that can render the unit non-functional.
Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 510 foot switch accessories for Artis zee and Artis zeego x-ray systems because they may fail to release radiation.
Sorin Group is recalling 72 Platinium VR implantable cardioverter defibrillators due to a possibility of overconsumption following electrostatic discharge or MRI scans.
Sorin Group is recalling Platinium VR implantable cardioverter defibrillators due to a possibility of overconsumption following electrostatic discharge or MRI scans.
Sorin Group is recalling 68 Platinium CRT-D devices due to a possibility of overconsumption of the device following electrostatic discharge or an MRI scan.
Sorin Group Italia SRL is recalling Platinium DR 1510 ICDs due to a possibility of overconsumption following ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) during implant surgery or MRI scans.
Sorin Group is recalling Platinium ICDs and CRT-Ds due to a possibility of overconsumption following electrostatic discharge or MRI scans.
Sorin Group is recalling Platinium ICDs and CRT-Ds due to a possibility of overconsumption following electrostatic discharge or MRI scans.
Sedecal S.A. is recalling RadPro 40kW Digital X-Ray systems because electrostatic energy may cause uncontrolled movements that could bump into users or patients.
AGFA Healthcare Corp. is recalling 233 mobile digital radiography x-ray systems due to a risk of sporadic unintended movements caused by electrostatic discharge.
HeartWare Inc is recalling 4,845 HeartWare Controllers used in ventricular assist systems because they are more susceptible to electrostatic discharge (ESD) than newer models.
Siemens is recalling 37 AXIOM Luminos dRF diagnostic imaging systems because electrostatic discharges may trigger unintended movement, posing a danger to patients and personnel.
Philips is recalling HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillators because a processor board component may be damaged by electrostatic discharge, disrupting ECG and SpO2 functionality.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 346 SIGMA SPECTRUM Infusion Pump LCD screens that failed to withstand electrostatic discharge.
HeartWare Inc is recalling HVAD Pump Implant Kits due to a potential electrostatic discharge (ESD) hazard. The recall covers 76 units in the US and 82 internationally.
Separation Technology, Inc. is recalling SlidePrep Plus Cytology Centrifuges manufactured before January 1, 2013, because they may start up unexpectedly when exposed to electrostatic discharge.
Medtronic is recalling 848 Prostiva RF Therapy Generators because static electricity may unintentionally start or stop the treatment process if the footswitch is not connected.