NVIDIA Recalls Tablet Computers Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-07-31 · 15204
Hazards
The lithium-ion battery in the tablets can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
15204
Date
2015-07-31
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
NVIDIA SHIELD tablet computers
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
NVIDIA Corp., of Santa Clara, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
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.