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U.S. CPSC December 5, 2005	Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC Recall of DVD Home Theater Systems A problem in the system's circuit board could pose a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2009	Best Buy Announces the Recall of Certain Insignia 26-Inch Flat-Panel LCD Televisions Due to Fire Hazard The television's power supply can fail, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 9, 2005	JVC Recall to Repair Rear-Projection Televisions An internal electrical connection can cause electrical arcing, charring or smoking inside the television, which pose a fire risk to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 25, 2003	Ceiling Fans Recalled by Vaxcel International Co. Ltd. About 80 of these units were improperly assembled with a metal sleeve that could cause exposed wiring. If this occurs, consumers are at an increased risk of receiving an electrical shock during installation or removal.
U.S. CPSC July 2, 2003	International Adapter Plugs Recalled by Franzus Company LLC The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 2, 2004	Target Recall of Electric Scooters Improper wiring can cause a short circuit, posing a fire hazard in the scooter. In addition, inadequate insulation may expose electrical wiring, which poses a shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 21, 2005	Sharp Electronics Corp. Recall of Conventional Tube Televisions Power button can break allowing objects to be inserted through the opening. Foreign materials such as crayons, metal objects or straws can ignite posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2004	Lamson & Sessions Inc. Announce Recall of Drop-In Floor Box The recalled floor boxes contain undersized wires and are wired with the polarity reversed. These problems present a risk of shock or electrocution and a possible fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 7, 2007	Conair Recalls Curling Irons for Shock and Electrocution Hazards The handle of the curling iron can come apart exposing its line cord, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 25, 2006	Lighted Mirror Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Shock Hazard Exposed wires inside the mirror could pose an electrical shock hazard to the user when they touch the mirror.
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2002	Lakewood Recalls Electric Heaters The electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose, causing the heater's metal frame to become energized. This poses a serious electric shock hazard to consumers...
U.S. CPSC January 27, 2009	Milestone AV Technologies Recalls Television Wall Mounts Sold Exclusively At Best Buy; Unit Can Crack, TV Can Fall On Consumers The wall mount can crack when used with televisions 26 inches and larger or with televisions that include a DVD player. The television can then fall from the wall mount and pose a serious risk of injury to consumers standing nearby.
U.S. CPSC November 5, 2009	Samsung Over-the-Range Microwaves Recalled Due to Shock Hazard If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 30, 2008	Wal-Mart Recalls General Electric Toasters Due to Fire and Shock Hazards An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003	Technuity Inc. Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2003	Planet 3 Recall of Television Stands Sold at Circuit City The television stand can tip over when a television is placed on it, possibly causing injuries to nearby consumers or death to young children.
U.S. CPSC September 2, 2004	IBM Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers The adapters can overheat, cause damage to the circuit board and melt through the housing, which poses a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC January 11, 2006	Neptune Systems Recalls Power Strips for Shock Hazard The metal enclosure on the power strip is not properly grounded, which could result in an electrical shock.
U.S. CPSC July 9, 2003	Adjustable Beds Recalled by Select Comfort When exposed to severely cold temperatures and impact, such as may occur during shipping, the power cord insulation on the electric air pump can crack, creating a short-circuit or exposing live electrical wires and presenting a shock or electrocution hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 16, 2006	Desk Lamps Sold at Office Depot Recalled for Shock Hazard The sheath that protects the electrical cord can become improperly aligned during lamp assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 12, 2007	Flat Panel TV Tilt-Mount Brackets Recalled by Circuit City Stores Inc. Due to Risk of Falling Units If upward force is applied to a mounted television, the bracket's lock bar could unfasten, causing the television to fall.
U.S. CPSC August 25, 2010	Television Wall Mounts Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Injury Hazard The elbow joint components on the wall mount's arm do not fit together properly, causing the attached television to tilt and possibly fall when the television is adjusted. This could pose an injury hazard to a consumer.
U.S. CPSC October 9, 2007	Toshiba Recalls AC Adapters sold with Portable DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard The AC adapters can fail, causing the portable DVD player to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 8, 2011	Sanus Elements Surge Protectors Recalled by Milestone AV Technologies Due to Shock Hazard Improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 15, 2007	Amprobe Recalls Clamp Meters Due to Shock Hazard The meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator believing the electrical power is off, which can pose a risk of shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 9, 2007	Toshiba Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 30, 2005	Panasonic Corporation of North America Recall of DLP Projector If the lamp drive circuit touches the shield case, the unit is not grounded, and a person were to contact metal terminals at the back of the unit, there is a potential for electric shock.
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003	Pottery Barn Issues Important Safety Warning for Halloween House Tealight Holders Using a plastic tealight in the turret may cause the tealight to flare up, presenting a fire hazard. Only metal tealight holders should be used.
U.S. CPSC August 25, 2009	Ameriwood Recalls Entertainment Stands Sold Exclusively at Walmart Stores Due to Tip-Over Hazard Warning labels sold with the entertainment stands indicate incorrect size and weight limits for televisions used with the stands. A television that is too heavy or wide for the entertainment stand can make the unit unstable, posing a tip-over hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 18, 2007	Lamson & Sessions Recalls Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 15, 2009	Digital Clamp Meters Recalled by Fluke Due to Shock Hazard The meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2003	Nightlights Recalled by Trisonic The nightlight poses a serious electrocution, electric shock, burn and fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2003	Family Dollar Services Inc. Recall of Extension Cords Use of these extension cords could result in an electric shock or electrocution to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 14, 2010	Extech Instruments Recalls Digital Clamp and Multimeters due to Electrocution Hazard When the battery runs low, the meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off or low. This poses an electrocution hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 2, 2003	Barnett of the Caribbean Recall of Showerhead Hot Water Heaters Undersized wiring prevents this unit from being suitable in wet locations, the rotary switch is not waterproof and the installation instructions fail to recommend an electrical junction box, but instead recommends tape. Another hazard is the plastic enclosure which poses an electrocution and fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 8, 2011	Portable Space Heaters Recalled by PD Sixty Distributor Due to Fire Hazard The space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 5, 2009	Wagner Spray Tech Recalls Paint Sprayers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard The on-off switch can be dislodged from the casing, resulting in exposure of electrical connections. This can pose an electrical shock hazard to the consumer.
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2006	Square D Recalls Safety Switches Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazard The safety switch can continue to supply electricity even after being placed in the "OFF" position. This poses the risk of an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 4, 2008	Sony Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard Irregularly positioned wires near the computer's hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC June 19, 2003	Extension Cords, Portable Lights, and Fluorescent Lights Recalled by Homier Distributing Co. These products have three or more of the following problems: undersized wiring, improper polarization, lack of overcurrent protection, inadequate grounding, flammable plastic handles, exposed live wires, sharp metal edges, and faulty electrical connections.
U.S. CPSC February 18, 2010	Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems Recalled by Franklin Electric Due to Shock Hazard The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose a shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2003	Deep Fryer Covers Recalled by The Metal Ware Corp. The mesh filter in the cover of the deep fryer can allow moisture to build in the oil reservoir, causing the oil reservoir to boil over during or shortly after use. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2007	Battat Inc. Recalls Parents Magazine Toy Cell Phones for Choking Hazard The metal pin inside the hinge of the cell phone flip-top can fall out, posing a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC November 22, 2005	International Playthings Inc. Recall of Toy Vehicles Small parts can detach, which pose a choking hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC March 30, 2006	Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard Jura Impressa Automatic Coffee Center Espresso Machines are being recalled because the electrical connectors in the machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 30, 2003	Large-Screen, Analog Projection Televisions Recalled by Zenith A tear in a gasket can cause coolant fluid to leak from the picture tube assembly. This can cause smoking, charring, and electrical arcing inside of the television, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC March 6, 2008	Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical Hazards The compressor's motor can overheat and ignite the protective cover, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Also, the cover might not prevent internal components from being touched, which poses an electrical shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 24, 2008	Brian Smith Recalls Serene Float Tanks Due to Electrocution Hazard Electrical components in the float tank are not grounded, which can prevent the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) from tripping when needed, posing an electrocution hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2007	Children's Metal Jewelry Recalled by Colossal Jewelry & Accessories Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC January 13, 2005	Poundex Associates Corp. Recall of Dining Chair The welds on the chair's rear legs can crack and break apart, posing a fall hazard to consumers.