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• Spinal Cord Stimulator Reprogramming Caused Electric Shocks, Worsening Pain: Lawsuit

  July 27, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  Abbott faces a Proclaim spinal cord stimulator lawsuit by a man who says the device not only failed, but that he was repeatedly electrocuted when sales representatives without medical licenses tried to reprogram it.

• Mighty Bliss Heating Pad Recall Issued Following Reports of Burns, Shocks and Other Injuries

  October 26, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA issued a "Do Not Use" warning to consumers following a Mighty Bliss electric heating pad recall linked to burns, shocks and other injuries.

• Klein Tools Recalls 1.7M Voltage Testers Sold at Home Depot Due to Risk of Shock Injuries

  June 10, 2021

  Russell Maas

  A recall of more than 1.7 voltage tester kits sold at Home Depot comes after at least one shock injury due to a stuck power button.

• Hair Dryer Recall Follows Reports of Explosions, Burns and Shocks

  August 17, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  About 235,000 Allure hair dryers were recalled following nearly 200 reports of explosions, fires and overheating and 20 injuries.

• SinkTop Garbage Disposal Switch Recall Issued Due for 1.4M Counter Buttons

  March 8, 2018

  Russell Maas

  A recall of 1.4 million garbage disposal sinktop switches comes following dozens of reports of the switches overheating due to water damage.

• Handheld Massager Recall Issued Following Burn Injury Reports

  May 3, 2017

  Russell Maas

  About 400,000 HoMedics handheld massagers have been recalled following reports of frayed power cords resulting in burn and shock injuries.

• 3 Square Rice and Slow Cooker Recall Issued Due to Electric Shock Hazard

  October 24, 2016

  Russell Maas

  The risk of electric shock and fire has led to a recall of more than 175,000 3 Square rice cookers and slow cookers.

• Walmart Electric Water Kettle Recall Issued Due to Risk of Burns, Shock

  May 4, 2016

  Russell Maas

  Following seven reports of injuries and 80 reports of incidents,. Walmart is recalling 1.2 million electric water kettles that could cause shocks and burns.

• FDA Proposes Ban On Electrical Stimulation Devices Used On Children At Controversial Special Needs School

  April 25, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA is proposing a ban on electric shock devices used at a controversial special needs school which some have said is akin to torture.

• PetSmart Top Fin Power Filter Recall: Shock Hazard

  March 4, 2016

  Russell Maas

  PetSmart is recalling 150,000 Top Fin electric aquarium filters because they could pose a shock hazard to users.