CPSCJanuary 7, 2010consumer
Acer Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
An internal microphone wire under the palm rest can short circuit and overheat. This poses a potential burn hazard to consumers.
What to do
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.
Brands named
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Recall history
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