Desktop Computers Recalled By Acer America Corp. Due to Overheating, Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 09731. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The insulation on the computer's internal wiring can become bent or stripped, causing the wires to overheat while the product is in use. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled computers and contact Acer to schedule a free repair.
CPSC recall 09731 has the recall date 19 Mar 2009. The notice names the firm Acer America. The recall has about 215 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Computer Equipment.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Acer has received two reports of computers short circuiting, resulting in melted internal components and external casing. Neither incident occurred in the U.S. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 215 |
| Description | This recall involves Acer Predator desktop computers. The high-end gaming machines have model numbers ASG7200 and ASG7700. Model numbers are printed on the bottom right corner of the panel on the right side of the system. |
| Product | Acer Predator Desktop Computers, About 215, Computer Equipment |
| Sold at | Computer and electronic stores nationwide from May 2008 through December 2008 for between $2,000 and $6,000. |
| Importer | Acer America Corp |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 215Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 19%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Computer Equipment
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Acer America
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | Acer America Corporation Recalls Two-Wheeled Folding Electric Due to Risk of Injury from Fall Hazard |
| 7 Jan 2010 | Acer Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 09731The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 09731. https://recallregister.com/product/6036-desktop-computers-recalled-by-acer-america-corp-due-to-overheating-bur/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 09731 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Acer has received two reports of computers short circuiting, resulting in melted internal components and external casing. Neither incident occurred in the U.S. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Computer and electronic stores nationwide from May 2008 through December 2008 for between $2,000 and $6,000.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09731?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 215
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China