Hazard
742 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 742 overheating recalls we have scored against our rubric, 7 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 282 (38%) 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 overheating 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.
Hewlett-Packard is recalling specific AC power cords for notebook computers because they can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Thermo King is recalling specific 1100W, 1500W, and 2000W inverters sold between May and July 2014 because they may spark or overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 2,606 Patient Side Cart Battery Boxes used with the da Vinci A surgical system because they may overheat and bulge during charging.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling 968 Essential NEO audio/visual integration units because the connected power cable could overheat, generate smoke, and cause the peripheral to stop working.
Gemini is recalling about 31,000 promotional power adaptors/chargers because they can overheat and cause burns. Consumers should stop using and dispose of the units.
Global Cooling Inc is recalling 413 Stirling Ultracold Portable Shuttle units because the external power supply input overheats at the connection to the freezer.
Sunbeam is recalling about 151,600 Holmes ceramic heaters because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the units and contact Sunbeam for a refund.
Philips Medical Systems is recalling specific lithium ion batteries for IntelliVue Patient Monitors because they may overheat, ignite, or explode after extended use.
Maquet Datascope is recalling 11,881 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump units worldwide due to a potential fan assembly failure that could cause the power supply to overheat and shut down without warning.
Legrand Wiremold is recalling under-cabinet power strips because substandard internal electrical connections pose a risk of overheating and fire.
Cabela's is recalling Electronic Jerky Blasters because the battery charger adapter can overcharge, causing the battery and adapter to overheat.
GE Healthcare is recalling 1,546 MRI scanners worldwide because gradient coil connections may loosen, causing overheating, smoke, and potential fire.
GE Healthcare is recalling Vivid E9 Ultrasound Systems because incorrect power settings for four specific probe types may cause them to overheat.
DGL Group is recalling Vibe USB Mobile Power Bars sold at Five Below because they can overheat and cause fires. No injuries have been reported, but minor property damage has occurred.
Summer Infant is recalling rechargeable batteries in video monitors due to overheating and rupture risks. Consumers should remove the battery and contact the company for a replacement.
Siemens is recalling ACUSON P300 ultrasound systems with PA230 transducers because they may exceed maximum allowable surface temperature limits.
Dyson is recalling about 338,000 portable electric heaters in the U.S. because they can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Lenovo is recalling about 34,500 ThinkPad notebook computer battery packs in the U.S. because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
MobilePower is recalling about 9,800 Instant Boost 500 power packs sold by QVC because they can overheat and cause fires. No injuries have been reported.
Twin-Star is recalling about 31,000 Duraflame electric space heaters because they can overheat, melt, and catch fire. Consumers should unplug the units and contact the company for a refund.
BRP is recalling Ski-Doo and Can-Am heated gloves and lithium-ion batteries because the battery packs can overheat and cause fires. No injuries were reported, but minor property damage occurred.
Gree is expanding its recall to include GE-brand dehumidifiers that can overheat, smoke, and catch fire. Consumers should unplug the units and contact Gree for a refund.
Ziemer USA Inc. is recalling five FEMTO LDV femtosecond surgical lasers because a controller board defect may cause the video monitor to overheat and shut off.
Spectrum Brands is recalling specific Rayovac LED flashlights because they can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard. No injuries have been reported.
General Motors is recalling specific 2014-2015 Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles because overheated exhaust components may melt plastic parts and cause an engine fire.