NVIDIA Recalls Tablet Computers Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-07-31). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: P1761, P1761W, P1761WX. About 83,000 units in the US and 5,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15204 |
| Published | 2015-07-31 |
| Last updated | 2015-07-31 |
| Product category | eReaders and Tablet Computers |
| Products | NVIDIA SHIELD tablet computers |
| Firm named in the title | NVIDIA |
| Firms | NVIDIA Corp., of Santa Clara, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 83,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 5,000 |
| Model numbers | P1761, P1761W, P1761WX |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
This recall involves NVIDIA SHIELD tablet computers with 8-inch touch screens. Model numbers P1761, P1761W and P1761WX and serial numbers 0410215901781 through 0425214604018 are included in this recall. NVIDIA and the model and serial numbers are etched on the left side edge of the tablets. The SHIELD logo is on the back of the tablets.
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.
Incidents and injuries
NVIDIA has received four reports of batteries overheating due to thermal runaway, including two reports of damage to flooring.
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