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.
QSP, Inc. is recalling 555 battery-powered flying saucer toys sold in school fundraises because they can overheat and melt, posing a burn risk.
Whirlpool is recalling about 162,000 Whirlpool and Kenmore dishwashers because an electrical defect in the wash motor wiring poses a fire risk.
GE is recalling about 74,300 built-in dishwashers because a connector can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire risk. Consumers should stop using the units and contact GE for a free repair.
Vernier Software & Technology is recalling Go! Temp sensors because static discharge can cause overheating and burns. About 4,300 units are affected.
Polk Audio is recalling LSiW Powered Subwoofers because electrical components can overheat, arc, and produce smoke. Consumers should stop using the units and contact the company for a replacement or refund.
Royal Appliance is recalling approximately 20,000 Dirt Devil Sweeper Vac units because the rotor can lock and overheat, creating a smoke and fire hazard.
Psion Teklogix is recalling AC power adapters for specific notebook computers because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using them immediately.
Technical Consumer Products is recalling 3-way compact fluorescent light bulbs sold as Commercial Electric and DuraBright due to overheating and spark hazards.
Procter & Gamble is recalling about 175,000 Swiffer Sweep+Vac battery-operated vacuum cleaners because the rotor can lock up and cause the unit to overheat, posing a smoke and fire hazard.
Lakewood is recalling MPH-25 mini electric heaters because electrical failures can cause overheating and melting plastic parts, posing a fire risk.
Midwest Electric Products and GE are recalling specific meter load centers because loose internal bolts could cause overheating or fire. No injuries have been reported.
York International is recalling about 226,000 gas furnaces sold between 1995 and 2000 because they can overheat and cause fires.
Bilt-Safe Technologies is recalling 60,000 electric blankets that can overheat and cause burns. Consumers should stop using them immediately and destroy the units.
Kyocera is recalling approximately 1 million cell phone batteries due to reports of short-circuiting, overheating, and minor burn injuries.
Dell is recalling approximately 990,000 AC adapters for notebook computers because they can overheat, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.
Runtal North America is recalling 200 Sundance Towel Radiators because they may overheat and rupture when overloaded, releasing heated fluid that could cause burns.
Apple is recalling approximately 28,000 rechargeable batteries for 15-inch PowerBook G4 computers because internal shorts can cause overheating and fire.
OTT-LITE Technology is recalling 226 '10,000 Lux Light Box' units sold by Natural Options due to overheating risks that can cause smoke, melted plastic, and potential fire or burn injuries.
Friedrich Air Conditioning is recalling about 26,400 packaged terminal air conditioning units because a faulty switch can cause overheating and fires.
Elkay Manufacturing is recalling 145,000 hot/cold bottled water coolers because they can overheat and present a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Verizon Wireless is recalling approximately 50,000 counterfeit LG-branded TM-510 cell phone batteries because they lack safety devices and can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Linn Inc. is recalling specific power amplifiers and loudspeaker systems because overheating capacitors can cause fires. Consumers should stop using the products immediately.
Basler Electric and Lutron are recalling 3,000 DC power supply units due to a fire hazard caused by overheating. Consumers should contact Lutron for a free replacement.
Sportcraft is recalling 320 Tredex 10.0 treadmills because overheating circuitry can cause unexpected acceleration, leading to falls and injuries.
Electrolux is recalling 5,800 room air conditioning and heating units because a damaged heating coil can cause electrical shorts and overheating, posing a fire risk.