Shock

Electrocution can be a painful, and even fatal result of repairing electrical or electronic devices if the Sim has low mechanical skill or he/she is currently standing on a puddle even with high mechanical skill. Sims can call a Repairman to avoid this possible death, though there is a small chance that the Repairman will also be electrocuted. In Seasons, electrocution also results from being struck by lightning.

In The Sims 2, Sims get the Shocked memory. A Sim's hair will be burnt after being electrocuted, and their face will be smudged. This can be fixed by using the "Change Appearance" option on a mirror. It can also be fixed by bathing.

In The Sims 3, Sims get the singed moodlet after getting electrocuted for the first time. If the Sim gets electrocuted again while the singed moodlet is still on, he or she will eventually die, and will have a ghost that is yellow with electric sparkles bouncing from its body.

In The Sims 2 (console), Sims with low mechanical skill can also get electrocuted while operating a DJ machine. Usually this will happen while using the advanced actions (such as using the laser, fog, and fireworks).

In The Sims Bustin' Out on console, one item in electronics is a bug zapper. An adult Sim has the option to "Touch" a bug zapper, and can be electrocuted, but will not die. It does increase their energy motive and decreases other motives.