NVIDIA Recalls European Plug Heads Sold with Power Adaptors Due to Electric Shock Hazard

The plug heads can break exposing metal prongs, posing an electric shock hazard.

Recall #: 17201
Affected scope: About 6,900 (in addition, about 360 were sold in Canada)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves European plug heads for power adaptors included with NVIDIA SHIELD™ ….

NVIDIA Recalls European Plug Heads Sold with Power Adaptors Due to Electric Shock Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 8, 2017. Reason: The plug heads can break exposing metal prongs, posing an electric shock hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled European plug heads and contact NVID…. Verify recall #17201 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The plug heads can break exposing metal prongs, posing an electric shock hazard..

None
agency class: August 8, 2017
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17201 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves European plug heads for power adaptors included with NVIDIA SHIELD™ World Charger Kits, as well as with NVIDIA SHIELD tablet computers and TVs intended for use in Europe. The European plug head has two thin round metal prongs within a black plastic hexagonal extender on a black plastic base plate that can be attached to the power adaptor. The power adaptor has the model number SPA011AU5W2 and the NVIDIA name and logo etched on the side of the power adaptor where the European plug head can be attached. There are six different plug heads that come with the World Charger Kit. Only the European plug head is being recalled.

Reason for recall

The plug heads can break exposing metal prongs, posing an electric shock hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled European plug heads and contact NVIDIA for a free replacement.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	17201
Date reported	August 8, 2017
Date initiated	August 8, 2017
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 6,900 (in addition, about 360 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 recalled European plug heads and contact NVIDIA for a free replacement.

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The plug heads can break exposing metal prongs, posing an electric shock hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled European plug heads and contact NVIDIA for a free replacement.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 8, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17201.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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