NVIDIA SHIELD tablet computers
CPSC Recall #15-204 — July 31, 2015
Product
NVIDIA SHIELD tablet computers
Description
The lithium-ion battery in the tablets can overheat.
Hazard
The lithium-ion battery in the tablets can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
NVIDIA has received four reports of batteries overheating due to thermal runaway, including two reports of damage to flooring.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the tablets and contact NVIDIA for instructions on receiving a free replacement tablet.
Units Affected
About 83,000 (in addition, 5,000 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
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
NVIDIA Corp., of Santa Clara, Calif.
Manufactured In
China