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Product category · Updated Aug 20, 2026

Electronics recalls

Electronics recalls including batteries, chargers, and consumer devices

Total recalls
694
Top agency
CPSC
Years covered
2000–2026
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Electronics ranks #10 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (694 notices, 0.7% of the archive); 1% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA have published 694 electronics recalls between 2000 and 2026 - roughly 0.7% of the 104,423-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #10 of 12. Of the 694 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.

  • 694 total recalls
  • #10 of 12 among categories
  • 1% graded high-severity
  • CPSC top agency

Category snapshot

According to PlainRecalls' category ranking (distinct recall events, same sort as /category), Electronics is #10 of 12 (10th of 12) with 694 recalls, about 0.7% of the 104,423-record federal archive, with 5 graded high-severity, most issued by CPSC.

694
total recalls
#10 of 12
category rank by events
1%
graded high-severity
CPSC
top issuing agency

Where Electronics sits among all 12 categories

Distinct recall-event inventory across every PlainRecalls product category. Electronics is marked; archive size reflects reporting volume, not inherent product danger.

Electronics vs all categories by recall count

Where this category's archive sits among every tracked product class

694 10th of 12 higher than 2 of 12 categories

Categories, banded by distinct recall-event inventory

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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-14

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 49

Source: FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA As of Aug 20, 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 No agency class Feb 13, 2019

Shop LC Recalls Disco Ball LED Light Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

Zhangjiang Dongchen Electric Co., of Ningbo, China

CPSC No agency class Feb 6, 2019

Dell Recalls Hybrid Power Adapters Sold with Power Banks Due to Shock Hazard

Lite-On Technology Corporation of Taipei, Taiwan

CPSC No agency class Feb 5, 2019

DeWALT Recalls Drills Due to Shock Hazard

DeWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Md.

CPSC No agency class Feb 5, 2019

Fisher-Price Recalls Children's Power Wheels Barbie Campers Due to Injury Hazard

CPSC No agency class Nov 1, 2018

Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard

CPSC No agency class Oct 19, 2018

Brookstone Wireless Speakers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Plastoform Industries LTD., of China

CPSC No agency class Oct 11, 2018

Cooper Lighting Recalls Solar/Battery Powered Light Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC No agency class Sep 25, 2018

Provata Health Recalls Promotional Activity Trackers Due to Burn Hazard

Million Concept Electronic (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., of China

CPSC No agency class Sep 6, 2018

Lester Electrical Recalls Links Series Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Lester Electrical, of Lincoln, Neb.

CPSC No agency class Aug 2, 2018

Zebra Technologies Expands Recall of Power Supply Units for Thermal Printers Due to Fire Hazard

FSP Group, of Taiwan

CPSC No agency class Jul 27, 2018

Hirsch Gift Recalls Wireless Charging Pads Due to Burn Hazard

CPSC No agency class Jun 12, 2018

Ketra Recalls to Inspect Recessed Downlights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

CPSC No agency class May 24, 2018

Bluefin Recalls Wireless Phone Chargers Due to Burn Hazard

CPSC No agency class May 17, 2018

Michaels Recalls Pottery Wheel Kits Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

Michaels Stores Procurement Co. Inc. (MSPCI), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies Inc., of Irving, Texas

CPSC No agency class May 17, 2018

Michaels Recalls Spin Art Kits Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Michaels Stores Procurement Co., Inc. (MSPCI), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies Inc., of Irving, Texas

CPSC No agency class Apr 17, 2018

Jo-Ann Stores Recalls Light Sets Due to Laceration Hazard

Henton Enterprise Co. Ltd., of China

CPSC No agency class Apr 5, 2018

Mizco International Recalls Power Bank Charging Stations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold at The Container Store

CPSC No agency class Mar 21, 2018

Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire

Fyrnetics Limited, of Hong Kong

CPSC No agency class Mar 15, 2018

Beanworthy Recalls Combination Battery Chargers/Hand Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

Shenzhen Olive Technology Co. LTD, of China

CPSC No agency class Mar 14, 2018

Radio Flyer Recalls Electric Wagons Due to Injury Hazard

CPSC No agency class Mar 13, 2018

Amazon Recalls Portable Power Banks Due to Fire and Chemical Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Guoguang Electric Company Limited, of China

CPSC No agency class Feb 8, 2018

Fujitsu Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers and Workstations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Fujitsu Limited (Computers)

CPSC No agency class Feb 6, 2018

Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Laptops Due to Fire Hazard

Lenovo PC, of Hong Kong

CPSC No agency class Jan 16, 2018

Fujifilm Recalls Power Adapter Wall Plugs Sold with Digital Cameras Due to Shock Hazard

CPSC No agency class Jan 4, 2018

HP Recalls Batteries for Notebook Computers and Mobile Workstations Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

CPSC No agency class Dec 21, 2017

Melville Direct Recalls Fiber Optic Christmas Trees Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Yueqing City Island Fiber Optic Christmas Tree Plant, of China

CPSC No agency class Dec 21, 2017

Wohali Outdoors Recalls Children's Sleepwear Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard; Sold Exclusively at Bass Pro Shops

CPSC No agency class Dec 5, 2017

Netgear Recalls Power Adapters for Outdoor Cameras Due to Fire Hazard

Netgear Inc., of San Jose, Calif.

CPSC No agency class Dec 4, 2017

West Elm Recalls Table Lamps Due to Shock Hazard

CPSC No agency class Nov 14, 2017

Drone Nerds Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

CPSC No agency class Nov 14, 2017

Go Wheels Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Four Star Imports Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Village Mart

CPSC No agency class Nov 14, 2017

iHoverspeed Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Simplified Wireless Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC No agency class Nov 14, 2017

iLive Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Digital Products Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC No agency class Nov 14, 2017

Smart Balance Wheel Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Salvage World Due to Explosion and Fire Hazards

CPSC No agency class Nov 14, 2017

Sonic Smart Wheels Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Dollar Mania Due to Explosion and Fire Hazards

CPSC No agency class Nov 14, 2017

Tech Drift Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

CPSC No agency class Nov 7, 2017

Norco Bicycles Recalls Children's Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

Norco Bicycles, of Canada

CPSC No agency class Oct 4, 2017

Suunto Recalls Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD Due to Injury Hazard

SUUNTO OY of Vantaa, Finland.

CPSC No agency class Sep 28, 2017

Skip Hop Recalls Nightlight Soothers Due to Shock Hazard

Skip Hop, of New York, N.Y.

CPSC No agency class Aug 16, 2017

FedEx Supply Chain Recalls Cellphone Batteries That Could Lead to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

FedEx Supply Chain Logistics & Electronics, Inc., of Cranberry Township, Pa.

CPSC No agency class Aug 7, 2017

Firewood Recalls Vaporizers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Firewood, of Wellesley, Mass.

CPSC No agency class Aug 1, 2017

MixBin Electronics Recalls iPhone Cases Due to Risk of Skin Irritation and Burns

MixBin Electronics LLC, of Hamilton, N.J.

CPSC No agency class Jul 24, 2017

iRover Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC No agency class Jul 12, 2017

Core Health & Fitness Recalls Exercise Machines Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)

Core Health & Fitness, of Vancouver, Wash.

CPSC No agency class May 26, 2017

Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Hongkong Sun Rise Trading

Hongkong Sun Rise Trading Ltd., of China

CPSC No agency class May 12, 2017

Honeywell International Recalls SWIFT® Wireless Gateway Sold with Fire Alarm Systems Due To Failure to Communicate in Fire

Honeywell International Inc., of Northford, Conn.

CPSC No agency class May 12, 2017

Little Passports Recalls Science Kits Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)

Shenzhen Jiayuanwei Electronic Co. Ltd., of China

CPSC No agency class May 5, 2017

Segway Reannounces Recall of Off-Board Chargers for Segway Personal Transporters Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)

Segway Inc., of Bedford, N.H.

CPSC No agency class May 5, 2017

Springs Window Fashions Recalls Lithium Batteries Sold with Motorized Window Coverings Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall Alert)

Springs Window Fashions LLC, of Middleton, Wisc. (window coverings)

CPSC No agency class Apr 20, 2017

Razor Recalls RipStik Motorized Caster Boards Due to Fall Hazard

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Data sources

Category data as of Aug 20, 2026.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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 Aug 20, 2026.