CPSC2015-07-31
NVIDIA Recalls Tablet Computers Due to Fire Hazard
NVIDIA Corp., of Santa Clara, Calif.
Hazard
The lithium-ion battery in the tablets can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the tablets and contact NVIDIA for instructions on receiving a free replacement tablet.
Sold at
GameStop stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, GameStop.com, NewEgg.com, TigerDirect.com and other websites from July 2014 through July 2015 for between $300 and $400.
Affected count
About 83,000 (in addition, 5,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
NVIDIA has received four reports of batteries overheating due to thermal runaway, including two reports of damage to flooring.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
NVIDIA SHIELD tablet computers
Consumer contact
NVIDIA toll free at (888) 943-4196 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.nvidia.com and click on "NVIDIA Tablet Recall Program" at the bottom center of the page in green letters.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/NVIDIA-Recalls-Tablet-ComputersDon't want to check this manually?
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