Nvidia Recalls 83,000 Shield Tablets Due to Battery Fire Hazard

Nvidia recalled its Shield tablet due to a potential fire hazard from the lithium-ion battery, said the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Friday. Consumers should stop using the tablet and contact Nvidia for instructions on receiving a free replacement, said the CPSC. Nvidia has received four reports of batteries overheating due to thermal runaway, including two reports of damage to flooring, said the CPSC. The recall covers about 83,000 8-inch tablets, including 5,000 sold in Canada, with the model numbers P1761, P1761W and P1761WX and serial numbers 0410215901781 through 0425214604018, said the CPSC. The tablets, manufactured in China, were 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.