Recall Details
In conjunction with
Units
About 83,000 (in addition, 5,000 were sold in Canada)
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.
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.
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(s)
NVIDIA Corp., of Santa Clara, Calif.
Manufactured in
China