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Electric shock

CPSC hazard · 646 recalls · 6.5% of the register · about 56,776,000 units

646 CPSC recalls on this register (6.5% of 10,002) mention electric shock in the hazard statement, most in 2004 (41). Together they cover about 56,776,000 units; the median recall lists 16,700.

The product categories most often involved are Lights & Accessories, Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery and Hair Dryers.

Product categories

CategoryRecalls
Lights & Accessories41
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery34
Hair Dryers30
Lights (Seasonal)22
Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors19
Lamps16
Floor and Table Lamps14
Computer Equipment13
Electric Heaters13
Electrical Testers11
Fans11
Switches8

Firms named most often

FirmRecalls
Fluke6
AliExpress4
Harbor Freight Tools4
Big Lots3
Currey & Company3
General Electric3
HeathCo3
Hunter Fan3
IKEA North America Services3
Polaris Industries3
Sears3
Square D3
Technical Consumer Products3
Vornado Air3
Wal-Mart Stores3

Recalls by year

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24
CPSC recalls mentioning electric shock, by year announced.

Median units per recall: 16,700 (all recalls: 8,800).

Most recent recalls

DateRecallFirmCategoryHazardUnitsNo.
10 Sep 2026Junkins Recalls DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brushes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrocution, and Shock Hazards; Violate Federal Regulations; Smoking and Fire HazardsJunkinsHair DryersFire, Electric shock, Fall1,73826750
10 Sep 2026Guang Zhou Recalls Wantefully Hair Dryer Brushes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrocution, Shock and Burn Hazards; Violate Federal RegulationsHair DryersBurn, Electric shock, Fall2,29526754
27 Aug 2026Steelite Pressure Washers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Shock and Electrocution Hazards; Sold on Amazon by Longer 3DLonger Technology (Hong Kong) Limited, dba Longer 3DPressure WashersElectric shock12826723
27 Aug 2026AudioLineOut Recalls Studio Six Headphone Amplifiers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrocution HazardAudioLineOutHi-fi and Stereo Equip., Amplifiers, SpeakersElectric shock9026720
27 Aug 2026Pressure Washers Recalled Due to Serious Risk of Injury or Death from Shock and Electrocution Hazards; Sold on Amazon by YERYORKLanzhou Xinshi Mingchen Information Technology Co., Ltd., dba YERYORKPressure WashersElectric shock30026725
20 Aug 2026Workbless Pressure Washers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Shock and Electrocution HazardsGuangzhou Ao Lian Ya Wang Luo Ke Ji You Xian Gong Si, dba WorkblessElectric shock2,20026715
13 Aug 2026SUGIFT Recalls SUGIFT Pressure Washers Due to Serious Risk of Injury or Death from Shock and Electrocution HazardsSUGIFTElectric shock1326699
13 Aug 2026COMMOWNER Pressure Washers Recalled Due to Serious Risk of Injury or Death from Shock and Electrocution Hazards; Imported by AZ Home ConceptAZ Home ConceptElectric shock1,69426692
30 Jul 2026Heated Sherpa Throws and Blankets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold on Amazon by OCTROTHangzhouyuefangjiajuyongpinyouxiangongsi, dba OCTROTFire, Burn, Electric shock178,00026652
16 Jul 2026Currey & Company Recalls Nottaway Chandeliers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrocution HazardCurrey & CompanyElectric shock44726621
16 Jul 2026Panasonic Recalls Electric Toaster Ovens Due to Shock and Fire HazardsPanasonic Manufacturing (Xiamen) Co., Ltd, of Xiamen, Fujian, ChinaFire, Electric shock11,48026618
25 Jun 2026Southern Telecom Expands Recall of Lomi Waxing Kits Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; Additional Model and Reported IncidentsSouthern TelecomFire, Burn, Electric shock14,70026576
30 Apr 2026Pressure Washers Recalled Due to Serious Risk of Injury or Death from Shock and Electrocution Hazards; Imported by DGIVOVO USNingbopingyao E-Commerce Ltd., dba DGIVOVO USElectric shock5026452
16 Apr 2026Apex Gaming PCs Recalls Manik and Apex-branded ATX Computer Power Supplies Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrical Shock and Electrocution HazardsApex Gaming PCsElectric shock17,73026426
16 Apr 2026Sweetcrispy Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Serious Risk of Injury or Death from Shock and Electrocution HazardsZhejiang Hengjian Home Furnishing Co Ltd., dba SweetcrispyElectric shock2,30026423
16 Apr 2026Le Hao Tool Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Serious Risk of Injury or Death from Shock and Electrocution HazardsNingbofenghuaxinlehaodianziyouxiangongsi, dba Le Hao ToolElectric shock3,10026422
16 Apr 2026Fengrong Tool Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Serious Risk of Injury or Death from Shock and Electrocution HazardsNingboaonadianzishangwuyouxiangongsi., dba Fengrong ToolElectric shock50026421
16 Apr 2026Agiiman Recalls Pressure Washers Due to Serious Risk of Injury or Death from Shock and Electrocution HazardsJiangxi Runfuyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd dba AgiimanElectric shock8026420
16 Apr 2026Pressure Washers Recalled Due to Serious Risk of Injury or Death from Shock and Electrocution Hazards; Imported by Patoolio DirectShenzhen Xingyashang Technology Co., Ltd., dba Patoolio DirectElectric shock2,06626417
16 Apr 2026Pressure Washers Recalled Due to Serious Risk of Injury or Death from Shock and Electrocution Hazards; Imported by BAYOTAK USANingboRuiyaodianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, dba BAYOTAKElectric shock36026406
9 Apr 2026Shenzhen Shijingjie Network Technology Male-to-Male Extension Cords Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury and Death from Electrocution and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards; Sold on WalmartShenzhen Shijingjie Network TechnologyFire, Electric shock, Poisoning20026401
15 Jan 2026HEZI Brand Power Strips Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrocution; Sold by HEZI HOMEDongguan Keben Electrical ApplianceElectric shock1,32026194
26 Nov 2025McLee Creations Recalls MyOnlyStyler Root Booster Hair Dryers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrocution and Shock HazardsMcLee CreationsElectric shock, Fall74026125
14 Aug 2025Empower Brands Recalls Remington Hair Dryers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrocution and Shock HazardsSpectrum Brands Inc. for the benefit of Empower Brands, LLC, bothElectric shock, Fall56,30025430
24 Jul 2025iMirror Inc. Recalls Electric Bug Zapper Racket, Fly Swatter, and Mosquito Swatter Due to Shock HazardiMirrorFire, Electric shock29,00025396
3 Jul 2025Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Predator 2000-Watt Power Stations Due to Shock HazardHarbor Freight ToolsElectric shock6,50025366
5 Jun 2025Lutron Recalls Power Interfaces for LED Tape Lights Due to Shock HazardLutron ElectronicsElectric shock, Impact injury1,94425317
8 May 2025Legend Brands Recalls Bliss Hair Dryers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrocution and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Burlington StoresLegend BrandsElectric shock, Fall, Violation of standard50025257
3 Apr 2025AliExpress Recalls LVOE Hair Dryers Due to Electrocution and Shock Hazards; Sold on AliExpress.comAliExpressElectric shock, Fall, Violation of standard3025211
3 Apr 2025AliExpress Recalls Mini Travel Hair Dryers Due to Electrocution and Shock Hazards; Sold on AliExpress.comAliExpressElectric shock, Fall, Violation of standard5025210
3 Apr 2025AliExpress Recalls Foldable Travel Hair Dryers Due to Electrocution and Shock Hazards; Sold on AliExpress.comAliExpressElectric shock, Fall, Violation of standard8025209
27 Feb 2025Kichler Lighting Recalls Wall Sconces Due to Risk of Electric ShockKichler LightingElectric shock2,76025162
30 Jan 2025AliExpress Recalls Multi Styler Hair Dryers Due to Electrocution or Shock Hazards; Sold on AliExpress.comAliExpressElectric shock, Fall98025112
23 Jan 2025SHEIN Distribution Corporation Recalls Teckwe Hair Dryer Brushes Due to Electrocution or Shock HazardSHEIN DistributionElectric shock, Fall31025106
16 Jan 2025Vornado Air Recalls VH2 Whole Room Heaters Due to Electric Shock and Fire Hazards; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.comVornado AirFire, Electric shock, Lead or chemical7,78025093
19 Sep 2024Caframo Cabinet Heaters Recalled Due to Electrocution Hazard; Manufactured by Caframo LimitedCaframoElectric shock2,14024371
18 Jul 2024CFMOTO Recalls ZFORCE 950 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Crash and Tip-Over HazardsCFMOTO PowersportsElectric shock, Crash, Tip-over3,63024307
3 Jul 2024Hatch Baby Recalls Power Adapters Sold with Rest 1st Generation Sound Machines Due to Shock HazardHatch BabyElectric shock919,40024291
3 Jul 2024Focusee Recalls Tideway Hair Dryers Due to Electrocution or Shock HazardFocuseeElectric shock, Fall27,40024290
13 Jun 2024Bambu Lab Recalls A1 3D Printers Due to Electric Shock and Fire HazardsBambu LabFire, Burn, Electric shock12,80024264
13 Jun 2024Southern Telecom Recalls Lomi Roll-On Waxing Kits Due to Fire, Burn and Shock HazardsSouthern TelecomFire, Burn, Electric shock19,50024262
7 Mar 2024Yamaha Corporation of America Recalls Power Adaptors Due to Electrical Shock and Electrocution HazardsYamahaElectric shock34,50024149
22 Feb 2024IKEA Recalls USB Chargers Due to Burn and Electric Shock HazardsIKEA Supply AGBurn, Electric shock22,60024125
15 Feb 2024Electrolux Group Recalls Frigidaire Rear-Controlled Ranges Due to Electric Shock and Electrocution HazardsElectrolux Home Products, Inc. of Charlotte, North CarolinaElectric shock1,80024117
15 Feb 2024Char-Broil Recalls Digital Electric Smokers Due to Risk of Electric ShockChar-BroilElectric shock211,70024116
14 Dec 2023Vornado Expands Recall to Include Additional 1.75 Million Steamfast Travel Steam Irons Due to Fire, Burn and Shock HazardsVornado AirFire, Burn, Electric shock1,750,00024050
7 Dec 2023Oreck Discover Upright Vacuums Recalled by TTI Floor Care Due to Electrical Shock HazardRoyal Appliance Mfg. Co., d/b/a TTI Floor Care North AmericaElectric shock6,20024039
7 Sep 2023Emporia Recalls North America Smart Plugs Due to Electric Shock HazardEmporia EnergyElectric shock80,00023274
27 Apr 2023Vornado Recalls Steamfast and Brookstone Travel Steam Irons Due to Fire, Burn and Shock HazardsVornado AirFire, Burn, Electric shock317,00023189
20 Apr 2023DynaDrive Fresh Water Well Pumps Recalled Due to Risk of Electric Shock; Manufactured by Davey Water ProductsDavey Water ProductsElectric shock1,06023186
30 Mar 2023Lexmark Ventures Recalls Solexio Hair Stylers Due to Electrocution or Shock HazardLexmark VenturesElectric shock26,83023167
15 Dec 2022SIMU Recalls Motors Sold with Awnings and Shutters Due to Shock and Electrocution HazardsSIMU/Somfy SystemsElectric shock13,80023073
1 Dec 2022JBR Solutions Recalls Aduro Surge Protectors Due to Shock and Fire HazardsJBR SolutionsFire, Electric shock51,75023059
10 Nov 2022Hunter Fan Recalls Lighting Products Due to Shock HazardHunter FanElectric shock2,60023041
27 Oct 2022Brother Recalls Power Adapters Sold with AirSure DF-2 Dynamic Filtration Tabletop Air Purifiers Due to Electrical Shock HazardBrother InternationalElectric shock16,30023024
17 Mar 2022ToolGuards Portable Water Immersion Heaters Recalled Due to Shock, Electrocution and Fire Hazards; Imported by FXswede AB; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)FXswede ABFire, Electric shock, Overheating5,00022734
16 Mar 2022RH Recalls Illuminated Mirrors Due to Fire and Shock HazardsRH USFire, Electric shock, Lead or chemical3,30022102
17 Feb 2022BrushX Hot Air Brushes Recalled Due to Electrocution or Shock Hazard; Imported by Ecom Brands (Recall Alert)Ecom Brands, dba BrushXElectric shock, Fall100,00022725
14 Jul 2021Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Ozone 500 Girls' and Boys' Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury HazardsAcademy Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports + OutdoorsElectric shock, Fall3,86021163
9 Jun 2021Non-Contact Voltage Testers Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock HazardKlein ToolsElectric shock1,690,00021150

Questions and answers

How many CPSC recalls involve electric shock?

646 of the 10,002 recalls on this register (6.5%) mention it in CPSC's hazard statement, covering about 56,776,000 units.

Which products are recalled for electric shock most often?

Lights & Accessories (41), Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery (34), Hair Dryers (30), Lights (Seasonal) (22).

How is the hazard class assigned?

CPSC records since about 2010 carry a hazard type; older ones do not. Where it is missing, this site tags the recall with the hazard words found in CPSC's own hazard statement ("poses a fire hazard" gives Fire). A recall can carry several classes.

Provenance

Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Retrieval Web Services, public domain, retrieved 24 Sep 2026; latest record dated 10 Sep 2026. See the methodology for how hazard classes are assigned.