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Product category · Updated Jul 2, 2026

Electronics recalls

Electronics recalls including batteries, chargers, and consumer devices

Total recalls
684
Top agency
CPSC
Years covered
2000–2026
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Electronics accounts for 684 recalls, about 0.7% of the federal recall archive, of which 1% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC and NHTSA have published 684 electronics recalls between 2000 and 2026 - roughly 0.7% of the 101,704-record archive. Of the 684 records graded for severity, 1% are high-severity. Most are issued by CPSC. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.

  • 684 total recalls
  • 0.7% of the archive
  • 1% graded high-severity
  • CPSC top agency

Category snapshot

Electronics accounts for 684 recalls, about 0.7% of the 101,704-record federal archive, with 5 graded high-severity, most issued by CPSC.

684
total recalls
1%
graded high-severity
CPSC
top issuing agency
2000–2026
years covered

Electronics recalls by year

2000–2026

0 10 20 30 40 50 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 30 41 35 21 30 23 23 26 23 35 45 36

Source: FDA · CPSC · NHTSA As of Jul 2, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

recalls
Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Recalls in Electronics

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CPSC Moderate Nov 18, 2008

Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled By DiNotte Lighting Due to Burn Hazard

AA Portable Power Corp., of Richmond, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Nov 13, 2008

Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteries Due to Chemical Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively in Toys "R" Us Stores

Cobra Electronics, of Chicago, Ill.

CPSC Moderate Oct 30, 2008

DYMO Recalls Power Adapters Sold with DYMO Printers Due to Burn Hazard

DYMO, of Stamford, Conn.

CPSC Moderate Oct 30, 2008

PC Notebook Computer Batteries Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Sony Energy Devices Corporation, of Japan

CPSC Moderate Oct 28, 2008

Power Adapters Used with Notebook Computers Recalled by Battery-Biz Due To Burn Hazard

Battery-Biz Inc., of Camarillo, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Oct 23, 2008

Gaming System Batteries and Recharging Station Recalled by LeapFrog Due to Burn Hazard

LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Oct 22, 2008

Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to Chemical Burn Risk

Performance Designed Products LLC, of Sherman Oaks, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Oct 15, 2008

Fujifilm Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Shock Hazard

CPSC Moderate Oct 14, 2008

Wireless Headset Batteries Recalled by GN Netcom Due to Fire Hazard

GN Netcom Inc., of Nashua, New Hampshire

CPSC Moderate Oct 8, 2008

Coby Electronics Recalls Rechargeable Batteries Sold with Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC Moderate Sep 23, 2008

Gotham Lighting Recalls Compact Fluorescent Recessed Ceiling Lights; Can Fail to Work in an Emergency

Gotham Lighting, of Conyers, Ga.

CPSC Moderate Sep 18, 2008

Safety Alert: Petzl America Warns of Burn Hazard from Headlamps; Product Should Only Be Used with Non-Rechargeable Batteries

Petzl S.A., of Crolles, France

CPSC Moderate Sep 10, 2008

Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Recalled by Protocol Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

CPSC Moderate Sep 4, 2008

Sony Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard

Sony Electronics Inc., of San Diego, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Aug 5, 2008

DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard

DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.

CPSC Moderate Jul 15, 2008

Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard

American Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.C.

CPSC Moderate Jul 3, 2008

Children's Jewelry Recalled by Bead Bazaar USA Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Bead Bazaar USA Inc., of Rockville, Md.

CPSC Moderate Jul 2, 2008

Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard

Hayes Bicycle Group, of Mequon, Wis.

CPSC Moderate Jul 2, 2008

Paintball Gun Adapters Recalled by RAP4 Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

RAP4 (Real Action Paintball Inc.), of San Jose, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Jul 2, 2008

RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due to Electrocution and Fire Hazards

CPSC Moderate Jun 26, 2008

Westminster Inc. Recalls Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Due to Risk of Fire

CPSC Moderate Jun 10, 2008

Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Posing an Impact Hazard

CPSC Moderate Jun 5, 2008

Polycom, Inc. Recalls Wireless Conference Phone Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Polycom, Inc., of Pleasanton, Calif.

CPSC Moderate May 29, 2008

Remote-Controlled Helicopter Toys Sold Exclusively in Walgreens Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards by TWIE

CPSC Moderate May 20, 2008

Cricket EZ Cell Phones Recalled; Audio Problem Interferes with Emergency 911 Calls

Cricket Communications, of San Diego, Calif. (subsidiary of Leap Wireless International Inc.)

CPSC Moderate May 20, 2008

K2 Sports Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Fall Hazard

K2 Sports, of Seattle, Wash.

CPSC Moderate Apr 29, 2008

Rio Brands Recalls High-Boy Beach Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Rio Brands, of Philadelphia, Pa.

CPSC Moderate Apr 25, 2008

CPSC, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard

Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A., of Italy

CPSC Moderate Apr 22, 2008

Performance Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard

CPSC Moderate Apr 14, 2008

Hobby-Lobby Int'l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard

Art-Tech R/C Hobby Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China

CPSC Moderate Apr 1, 2008

Master Lock Recalls Lock and Leash™ Locks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Fullyear-Brother Enterprise Co. Ltd, of Taiwan

CPSC Moderate Dec 11, 2007

Gamenamics Inc. Recalls Air-Powered Hockey Tables Due to Burn Hazard

Gamenamics Inc., of Elgin, Ill.

CPSC Moderate Oct 31, 2007

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), of Quebec, Canada

CPSC Moderate Oct 25, 2007

Alltrade Tools Recalls Power Tool Battery Chargers Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards

Alltrade Tools LLC, of Long Beach, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Oct 23, 2007

Home Automation Inc. Recalls Wireless Receivers Due to Failure to Receive Security Signal

Home Automation Inc., New Orleans, La.

CPSC Moderate Oct 22, 2007

Collegiate Pacific Recalls Power Packs for Portable Team Hydration Units Due to Injury Hazard

Collegiate Pacific, of Farmers Branch, Texas

CPSC Moderate Oct 9, 2007

Toshiba Recalls AC Adapters sold with Portable DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard

Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC, of Wayne, N.J.

CPSC Moderate Aug 9, 2007

Toshiba Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Sony Energy Devices Corp., of Japan (battery cells)

CPSC Moderate Jul 24, 2007

Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes

Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo.

CPSC Moderate Jul 17, 2007

Sportsman's Warehouse Recalls Flashlights; Counterfeit Batteries Can Overheat, Posing a Fire Hazard

Sportsman's Warehouse, of Midvale, Utah

CPSC Moderate Jul 11, 2007

Batteries Used with Power Tools Recalled by Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Due To Laceration Hazard

Milwaukee Electric Tool Co., of Brookfield, Wis.

CPSC Moderate Jun 19, 2007

Gateway Inc. Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Gateway Inc., of Irvine, Calif.

CPSC Moderate May 9, 2007

Cooper Lighting Emergency Lights Recalled, Could Fail to Illuminate in an Emergency

Cooper Lighting Inc., of Houston, Texas

CPSC Moderate Apr 25, 2007

Acer America Corporation Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires

Acer Inc., of Taiwan (computers)

CPSC Moderate Apr 24, 2007

Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC Moderate Mar 22, 2007

Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that Could Fail to Warn of a Fire

Digital Security Controls, of Toronto, Canada

CPSC Moderate Mar 20, 2007

Casio® Inc. Announces Recall of Electronic Keyboards Due to Fire Hazard

Casio Computer Co. Ltd., of Tokyo, Japan

CPSC Moderate Mar 1, 2007

Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Notebook PC Extended-Life Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., of Japan

CPSC Moderate Feb 28, 2007

Pelagic Recalls Digital Dive Computers Due to Decompression Hazard

Pelagic Pressure Systems, of San Leandro, Calif.

CPSC Moderate Feb 15, 2007

Jazwares Inc. Recalls Link-N-Lite™ Magnetic Puzzles, Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards

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Data sources

Category data as of Jul 2, 2026.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Category counts and the year trend are computed across the full archive for electronics. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of Jul 2, 2026.