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.
Siemens is offering free inspections for I-T-E circuit breaker boxes installed between September 1986 and May 1987 due to incorrect material components that could cause overheating.
Siemens is recalling 2-pole GFCI circuit breakers used with hot tubs and spas because they could overheat and fail to prevent electrocution.
Conair and Sears are recalling 183,000 back massage cushions because the motors can overheat and burn through the material, posing a burn risk.
Halcyon WaterSpring is recalling approximately 536,000 Dex Wipe Warmers because they can overheat and melt, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Duracraft is recalling about 1 million humidifiers that can overheat and catch fire. Consumers should stop using them immediately and contact the manufacturer for a repair or replacement.
Duracraft is recalling about 50,000 portable baseboard heaters because the fan can become stuck, causing overheating and posing a fire hazard.
Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd. is recalling 9.6 volt battery packs for cordless drills because they may overheat and melt during recharging, posing a burn risk.
Maytag is inspecting and repairing up to 73,000 gas dryers from 1989-1991 because an electrical switch malfunction can cause overheating and fire.
Visioneer, HP, and Compaq are correcting approximately 150,000 computer scanners where a power fluctuation can cause the motor to lock and overheat.
Kingston Technology is recalling 27,000 memory modules for IBM ThinkPad 760 computers because they may cause short circuits, overheating, and fire.
Cambridge SoundWorks is recalling 6,450 Powered Subwoofer loudspeakers that may overheat and cause internal ignition. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Texas Instruments is recalling approximately 3,200 external battery chargers for TravelMate 4000M notebook computers due to a potential fire hazard if the unit overheats.
Dell is voluntarily recalling approximately 63,000 DL-1460NI 14-inch SVGA color computer monitors because internal components may overheat and cause a fire.
Peoples Drug Stores is recalling specific APL, Snow, and King brand nine-inch oscillating fans because a faulty switch may cause overheating and fire.
Pestolite is recalling 1,005 commercial fly control devices because they may overheat and cause fires if the fan becomes blocked.
Sears and Vernco are recalling 72,000 portable electric fans manufactured in 1973 and 1974 because they may overheat and catch fire. Consumers should stop using the affected units and return them for free repair.
Bernina is voluntarily correcting Type 213 foot pedals on sewing machines made between late 1969 and January 1976 due to overheating and fire risks.