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Acer Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard

CPSC · 10103 · published 2010-01-07

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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.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

Acer America Corporation, of San Jose, Calif.

Certain Acer Aspire-series Notebook Computers

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