Recalls where the official CPSC notice identifies an electric shock or electrocution hazard from wiring, insulation, or grounding defects.
284 supported household-product notices found in official CPSC data.
Jotul North America
Hazard: The fireplace insert's electrical wiring can come into contact with the metal rating plate on the insert, posing electrical shock and burn hazards to consumers.
Dongguan Young Long Electric
Hazard: The fixture's socket wire insulation can degrade, leading to charged wires becoming exposed, causing electricity to pass to the metal canopy of the fixture. This poses a fire and electric shock hazard to consumers.
Legrand Wiremold, West Hartford, Conn.
Hazard: The electrical wires are reversed on the receptacles on the power strips, posing a risk of electrical shock.
HeathCo
Hazard: Internal wiring can be damaged during installation, bulb replacement or adjustment, posing an electric shock hazard.
Lush Life
Hazard: The power strips have undersized wiring which poses a risk of shock to consumers. In addition, the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet fire resistance safety standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
IKEA
Hazard: The ground connection in the track is defective, posing an electric shock hazard.
Big Lots
Hazard: The heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard.
Thomas Lighting
Hazard: The fixture's socket wire insulation can degrade, leading to charged wires becoming exposed, causing electricity to pass to the metal canopy of the fixture. This poses a fire and electric shock hazard to consumers.
He Shan Lide of China
Hazard: The power cord for the lamp can detach where it meets the clamp, exposing energized wires, posing an electric shock risk to consumers.
Sakar International
Hazard: The plastic holding the screws can break, causing the screws to come loose and the casing to separate. This can expose energized components, exposing users to electrocution or electric shock.
Westinghouse Lighting
Hazard: The two 60-watt light bulbs included with the ceiling fans exceed the fan's maximum wattage, which can cause the ceiling fans to overheat or fail. This poses fire and shock hazards to consumers.
Designs Direct
Hazard: The electrical cord can fray near the base of the lamp, posing a fire or shock hazard to consumers.