The Recall Desk

Hazard

Melting recalls

37 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
37
Critical
0
Severe
15
Most recent
2025-08-14

Of the 37 melting recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 15 (41%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all melting 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.

1–25 of 37

  • HighCPSC·25436·2025-08-14

    Viewrail floating stair LED modules can overheat and melt

    Electronic LED modules used with floating stairs and rails are being recalled because the module can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard. About 2,720 units are affected.

    Product
    Electronic LED modules used on Floating Stairs and Rails
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0439-2024·2023-12-13

    CardioQuip Modular Cooler-Heater Units Recalled for Heating Chamber Malfunction

    CardioQuip Modular Cooler-Heater units are being recalled due to a potential heating-chamber malfunction that could cause melting and burning of internal components. 125 units distributed across 15 US states are affected.

    Product
    CardioQuip Modular Cooler-Heater, Model:MCH-1000(i), Power: 115V-60hz,16A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    15 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2954-2020·2020-09-23

    Integra Padgett Dermatome Set Recalled Due to Cable Melting

    Integra LifeSciences is recalling 13 dermatome sets because the handpiece cable melts after sterilization, posing a risk to patients and staff.

    Product
    Integra Padgett Dermatome Set - Product Usage: are intended for use in the cutting of skin grafts for use in plastic surgery and/or burn treatment. These instruments are intended only for professional use in hospitals and similar medical facilities, where the patient will be unde
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2953-2020·2020-09-23

    Integra LifeSciences Recalls 13 ft Handpiece Cables for Dermatome Sets

    Integra LifeSciences is recalling 74 units of 13 ft handpiece cables used in dermatome sets because the cables melt after sterilization.

    Product
    13 ft Handpiece Cable, component of the Dermatome Sets Model S and Model S6 and also as a spare part - Product Usage: are intended for use in the cutting of skin grafts for use in plastic surgery and/or burn treatment. These instruments are intended only for professional use in h
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2570-2018·2018-08-08

    XLTEK EMU40EX EEG Headbox Recalled for Component Degradation

    Natus Neurology is recalling 462 XLTEK EMU40EX EEG Headboxes because an internal electronic component may degrade, causing the unit to overheat and the plastic case to melt.

    Product
    XLTEK EMU40EX EEG Headbox
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    34 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2287-2018·2018-07-04

    Teleflex Universal Shears Recalled Due to Handle Melting During Sterilization

    Teleflex Medical Europe Ltd is recalling 573 units of Pilling Universal Shears because incorrect plastic was used for the handles, causing them to melt during sterilization.

    Product
    Teleflex MEDICAL Pilling(R) UNIVERSAL SHEARS 7 1/2", REF 142542 Product Usage: general surgical scissors
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1777-2017·2017-04-19

    Welch Allyn ProBP 2400 Digital Blood Pressure Device Recall

    Welch Allyn is recalling 981 ProBP 2400 digital blood pressure devices due to a defective electrical component that may cause over-voltage battery charging and melting of plastic parts.

    Product
    Welch Allyn ProBP 2400 Digital Blood Pressure Device #2400, REF 901096, Rx ONLY, Made in China --- Distributed by Welch Allyn Inc., 4341 State Street Road, Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153 --- Microlife Corporation 9F, 431, RuiGuang Road, NeiHu, Taipei, 11492, Taiwan, R.O.C. --- Micro
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0951-2017·2017-01-18

    Natus Warmette Blanket and Dual Cabinets Recalled for Fuse Failure

    Natus Manufacturing Limited is recalling 31 Warmette Blanket and Dual Cabinets because a fuse may blow, causing power loss and potential melting of the fuse cover.

    Product
    Natus Warmette Blanket Cabinet and Warmette Dual Cabinet The Natus Warmette Blanket Cabinet is designed to store and warm blankets and hospital linens; while, the Natus Warmette Dual Cabinet is designed to store and warm blankets and hospital linens in one compartment and fluids
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    12 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0769-2017·2016-12-21

    Natus neoBLUE Phototherapy Systems Recalled for Fiberoptic Pad Failure

    Natus Medical is recalling neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems due to early failure of fiberoptic pads, which can cause discoloration and melting at the connector.

    Product
    Updated Natus neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems. It provides phototherapy underneath the infant and can be used in a bassinet, open bed, radiant warmer, incubator, or while holding the infant. Affected systems including: 1) Updated light boxes (serial number xxxx00
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·17045·2016-12-06

    Target Recalls Acrylic Hanukkah Menorahs Due to Fire Hazard

    Target is recalling clear acrylic Hanukkah menorahs that can melt when candles are burning, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the products and return them for a refund.

    Product
    Menorahs
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·16199·2016-06-21

    Tommee Tippee Electric Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled for Fire Hazard

    Mayborn USA is recalling about 255,000 Tommee Tippee electric bottle and food warmers due to a fire hazard. The units can overheat, melt, smoke, and catch fire.

    Product
    Electric bottle and food warmers
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1672-2016·2016-05-25

    Medtronic Recalls Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator Systems Due to Melting Risk

    Medtronic is recalling 120 Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator Systems because the catheters may melt during procedures.

    Product
    Visualase Cooled Laser Applicator System (VCLAS). The VCLAS system consists of the Visualase Laser Diffusing Fiber (LDF) and the Visualase Cooled Catheter System (CCS). The LDF and disposables (including the CCS) is indicated for use to necrotize or coagulate soft tissue th
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighCPSC·16159·2016-05-17

    Target Recalls Acrylic Hanukkah Menorahs Due to Fire Hazard

    Target is recalling clear acrylic Hanukkah menorahs because they can melt when candles are burning, posing a fire hazard. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

    Product
    Menorahs
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·15182·2015-07-15

    Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard

    Cooper Lighting is recalling about 1.62 million fluorescent fixtures because the sockets can overheat, arc, and melt, posing a fire hazard.

    Product
    Cooper Lighting, Portfolio and Utilitech fluorescent lighting fixtures
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1412-2015·2015-04-22

    Natus neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy System Recalled for Fiberoptic Pad Failures

    Natus Medical Incorporated is recalling neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy systems due to early failure of fiberoptic pads, which may discolor and melt.

    Product
    Natus neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy system which includes the following items: 006224 neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems with Large blanket/pad 006254 neoBLUE blanket LED Light Box 006895 neoBLUE blanket LED Phototherapy Systems with Small blanket/pad 007299
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighCPSC·14267·2014-09-03

    iDevices Recalls Cooking Thermometer Probes Due to Ingestion Hazard

    iDevices is recalling about 48,500 cooking thermometer probes in the U.S. and 510 in Canada because the internal plastic insulator can melt and fall into food.

    Product
    Cooking thermometer probes
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2130-2014·2014-08-06

    Teleflex Recalls RUSCH TruLite Disposable Laryngoscope Handles

    Teleflex Medical is recalling RUSCH TruLite laryngoscope handles because the handle may heat up and melt the end cap.

    Product
    RUSCH, TruLite, One-Piece Disposable Laryngoscope Handle Blade Combination, Non-Sterile, Rx Only, Distributed by: Teleflex Medical.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·14048·2013-12-10

    PackTite Recalls Bed Bug Heating Units Due to Fire Hazard

    PackTite is recalling approximately 9,000 bed bug heating units because they can overheat, melt, and cause fires. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    PackTite™ Heating Units for Bed Bug Control
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1650-2013·2013-07-10

    Ortho-Clinical VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System Recalled for Electrical Short

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic Systems because an electrical short caused heat accumulation that melted wiring and connectors.

    Product
    VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System (product code 6802783) Product Usage: For use in the in vitro quantitative, semi-quantitative, and qualitative measurement of a variety of analytes of clinical interest, using VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Reagents
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1647-2013·2013-07-10

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Recalls VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry Systems Due to Electrical Short

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling 101 VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry Systems because an electrical short can cause heat accumulation and melted wiring.

    Product
    1) VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System (product code 6801375) and 2) VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System Refurbished (product code 6801890) Product Usage: For use in the in vitro quantitative, semi-quantitative, and qualitative measurement of a variety of analytes of clinical interest
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1648-2013·2013-07-10

    Ortho-Clinical VITROS 4600 Chemistry System Recalled for Electrical Short

    Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS 4600 Chemistry Systems because an electrical short in the connector caused heat accumulation and melted wiring.

    Product
    VITROS 4600 Chemistry System (VITROS 5,1 FS System family member)(product code 6802445) Product Usage: For use in the in vitro quantitative measurement of a variety of analytes of clinical interest, using both VITROS Chemistry Products Slides (colorimetric endpoint, rate, io
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1586-2013·2013-07-03

    Medrad Recalls DC Power Cables for Veris MR Vital Signs Monitor

    Medrad Inc is recalling 1,066 DC power cables for the Veris MR Vital Signs Monitor due to a design issue that could cause shorting and heating.

    Product
    DC power cable (p/n 3010556) supplied with the MEDRAD(R) Veris MR Vital Signs Monitor: Product Usage: Monitor, Physiological, Patient
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·13V260000·2013-06-24

    Honda Recalls 2007-2008 Fit Vehicles for Power Window Fire Risk

    Honda is re-recalling 2007-2008 Fit vehicles because water intrusion can damage the power window switch, potentially causing overheating, smoke, and fire.

    Product
    HONDA — HONDA FIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·13V251000·2013-06-18

    Forest River Recalls 2014 Motorhomes Due to Battery Short Circuit Risk

    Forest River is recalling 289 model year 2014 Sunseeker, Forester, Lexington, and Solera motorhomes because a battery isolation manager short circuit could cause smoke or fire.

    Product
    FOREST RIVER — FOREST RIVER SUNSEEKER, SOLERA, LEXINGTON, FORESTER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide