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NVIDIA Recalls Tablet Computers Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled July 31, 2015 · CPSC recall 15204 · NVIDIA

Location of model and serial number on tablet

Hazard

The lithium-ion battery in the tablets can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 83,000 (in addition, 5,000 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

NVIDIA has received four reports of batteries overheating due to thermal runaway, including two reports of damage to flooring.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the tablets and contact NVIDIA for instructions on receiving a free replacement tablet.

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.

Product

NVIDIA SHIELD tablet computers

Imported by

NVIDIA Corp., of Santa Clara, Calif.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →