The Recall Desk

Hazard

Short Circuit recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
161
Critical
1
Severe
53
Most recent
2026-08-20

Of the 161 short circuit recalls we have scored against our rubric, 1 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 53 (33%) 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 short circuit 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.

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126–150 of 161

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2309-2016·2016-08-10

    Beckman Coulter AU680 Chemistry Analyzers Recalled for Leaking C Cups

    Beckman Coulter is recalling AU680 Chemistry Analyzers because leaking and cracked C cups can cause coolant to leak onto circuit boards, resulting in short-circuits and instrument stop mode.

    Product
    AU680 Chemistry Analyzers, Reference No. B04779 The AU series are automated, clinical chemistry analyzers that measure analytes in patient samples (serum, plasma, urine, CSF) in combination with appropriate reagents, calibrators, quality, control (QC) materials, and other access
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·14V269000·2014-05-21

    Eldorado Aerotech 240 Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Cable Fire Risk

    Eldorado is recalling 2012-2014 Aerotech 240 vehicles because a wheelchair lift cable may not clear the lift, potentially causing a short circuit and fire.

    Product
    ELDORADO — ELDORADO AEROTECH 240
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·13E031000·2013-06-07

    Mitsubishi Recalls 2012 i-MiEV Replacement Lithium-Ion Batteries

    Mitsubishi is recalling replacement lithium-ion batteries for 2012 i-MiEV vehicles due to internal contamination that may cause reduced voltage or short-circuits.

    Product
    EQUIPMENT recall
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·13E001000·2013-01-14

    Ricon Recalls Wheelchair Lifts Due to Fire Risk from Cable

    Ricon is recalling S and K Series wheelchair lifts equipped with an optional armored pendant cable that may cause a short circuit and fire.

    Product
    EQUIPMENT recall
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·12V602000·2012-12-26

    Subaru Recalls Vehicles for Puddle Light Fire Risk

    Subaru is recalling certain 2006-2012 vehicles because accessory puddle lights may short-circuit and cause a fire.

    Product
    SUBARU — SUBARU FORESTER, TRIBECA, OUTBACK, LEGACY
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·12V580000·2012-12-10

    Glaval Transit Buses Recalled for Wheelchair Lift Cable Fire Risk

    Glaval is recalling 2007-2012 transit buses because a wheelchair lift cable may cause a short circuit and fire.

    Product
    GLAVAL — GLAVAL, GLAVAL BUS SPORT, TITAN, TITAN II, UNIVERSAL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1905-2012·2012-07-11

    Invacare Recalls TDX Power Wheelchairs Due to Fire and Injury Risk

    Invacare is recalling specific TDX power wheelchairs because a defect in the post fuse assembly could cause a short circuit, leading to fire and serious injury.

    Product
    TDX SP Power Wheelchair, TDX SR Power Wheelchair, TDX SI Power Wheelchair. Model Number(s): TDXSI, TDXSI-2, TDXSI-2-S, TDXSI-CG, TDXSI-HD, TDXSI-HD-S, TDXSIV, TDXSIV-2, TDXSIV-2-S, TDXSIV-HD, TDXSIV-HD-S, TDXSP, TDXSPBASE, TDXSP-CG, TDXSPEURO, TDXSP-MCG, TDXSP-MCG-GT, TDXSR, TDXS
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·12E005000·2012-02-16

    Clore Automotive Recalls Charge It and Bluepoint Battery Maintainers

    Clore Automotive is recalling certain Charge It and Bluepoint battery maintainers because a capacitor defect could cause a short circuit and fire.

    Product
    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL recall
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10V442000·2010-09-29

    Dynamax Motor Homes Recalled for Inverter Short Circuit Fire Risk

    Dynamax is recalling certain 2010-2011 motor homes equipped with specific Xantrex inverters due to a short circuit defect that could cause overheating and fire.

    Product
    DYNAMAX — DYNAMAX DYNAQUEST ST, DYNAQUEST XL, GRAND SPORT, ISATA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10V425000·2010-09-21

    Pierce Fire Apparatus Vehicles Recalled for Battery Short Circuit Fire Risk

    Pierce is recalling 2010 Saber and Custom Contender fire apparatus vehicles because the battery switch may contact the driver seat base, potentially causing a short circuit and fire.

    Product
    PIERCE — PIERCE CUSTOM CONTENDER, SABER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·10E032000·2010-08-06

    Xantrex Freedom SW 3000 Inverters Recalled for Fire Risk

    Schneider Electric is recalling Xantrex Freedom SW 3000 electric inverters/chargers due to a soldering defect that can cause short circuits and fires.

    Product
    EQUIPMENT recall
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·08310·2008-06-24

    Dollar Tree Recalls Crafters Square Glue Guns Due to Fire Hazard

    Dollar Tree is recalling Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns because they can short circuit and cause a fire. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·07068·2006-12-21

    DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard

    DEWALT is recalling about 44,000 cordless reciprocating saws because the switch can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the saws and contact DEWALT for a free repair.

    Product
    DEWALT Model DC305 Reciprocating Saws
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·06023·2005-11-08

    Nikon Recalls EN-EL3 Rechargeable Battery Packs Due to Overheating Risk

    Nikon is recalling EN-EL3 rechargeable battery packs sold with digital SLR cameras because they can short circuit, overheat, and melt, posing a burn hazard.

    Product
    Nikon Rechargeable Battery Packs with Model Number EN-EL3
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereCPSC·04157·2004-06-10

    SMC Oscillating Floor Fans Recalled for Fire Hazard

    CPSC is recalling SMC brand oscillating floor fans because the power cord can be damaged by the fan's motion, posing a fire hazard.

    Product
    SMC brand oscillating floor fans
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·04067·2004-01-21

    Browning Recalls CR123A Lithium Batteries Sold With Black Ice Flashlights

    Browning is recalling CR123A lithium batteries sold with Black Ice flashlights because they can short out and cause the flashlight canister to rupture.

    Product
    Browning CR123A lithium batteries sold with Browning Black Ice flashlights
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide