CPSC recall · Reported July 31, 2015
NVIDIA Recalls Tablet Computers Due to Fire Hazard
The lithium-ion battery in the tablets can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves NVIDIA SHIELD tablet computers with 8-inch touch screens. Model numb….
NVIDIA Recalls Tablet Computers Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 31, 2015. Reason: 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 o…. Verify recall #15204 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The lithium-ion battery in the tablets can overheat, posing a fire hazard..
- None
- agency class
- July 31, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15204 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The lithium-ion battery in the tablets can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the tablets and contact NVIDIA for instructions on receiving a free replacement tablet.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15204 |
| Date reported | July 31, 2015 |
| Date initiated | July 31, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 83,000 (in addition, 5,000 were sold in Canada) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the tablets and contact NVIDIA for instructions on receiving a free replacement tablet.
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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