Certain Acer Aspire-series Notebook Computers
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: January 7, 2010 Acer America Corporation, of San Jose, Calif. Other Consumer Products
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 22,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Acer America Corporation, of San Jose, Calif.
- Reason for Recall:
- An internal microphone wire under the palm rest can short circuit and overheat. This poses a potential burn hazard to consumers.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- An internal microphone wire under the palm rest can short circuit and overheat. This poses a potential burn hazard to consumers.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should stop using the recalled notebook computers immediately and contact Acer to determine if their notebook is affected and to receive a free repair.
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Product Information
Full Description:
The recalled notebook computer models are the Acer AS3410, AS3410T, AS3810T, AS3810TG, AS3810TZ and AS3810TZG. The computer's screen size is about 13.3 inches measured diagonally. Not all units are affected. Consumers should contact Acer to determine if their unit is included in the recall.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 22,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 10103