CPSC2010-01-07
Acer Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
Acer America Corporation, of San Jose, Calif.
Hazard
An internal microphone wire under the palm rest can short circuit and overheat. This poses a potential burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled notebook computers immediately and contact Acer to determine if their notebook is affected and to receive a free repair.
Sold at
ABS Computer Technologies, D&H Distributing, Fry's Electronics, Ingram Micro, Radio Shack, SED/American Express, Synnex Corporation, SYX Distribution, Tech Data Corporation and other retailers nationwide and Amazon.com from June 2009 through October 2009 for between $650 and $1,150.
Affected count
About 22,000
Injuries reported
Acer has received three reports of computers short circuiting, resulting in slight melting of the external casing. No incidents occurred in the United States. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Certain Acer Aspire-series Notebook Computers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Acer toll-free at (866) 695-2237 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.acer.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Acer-Recalls-Notebook-Computers-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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