NZXT Recalls H1 Computer Cases Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 21078. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Metal screws that attach the PCIe riser assembly to the chassis can cause a short in the printed circuit board and overheating, posing a fire hazard due to the circuit board's design.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled computer cases and contact NZXT for a free repair kit.
CPSC recall 21078 has the recall date 12 Feb 2021. The notice names the firm NZXT. The recall has about 32,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2021 has 7,850 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | NZXT has received 11 reports of circuit boards overheating or catching fire worldwide, six of which occurred in the U.S. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 32,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves NZXT H1 computer cases with model numbers CA-H16WR-W1 (matte white) and CA-H16WR-B1 (matte black) and serial numbers 1200233400001 to 1203962204202, 00648999610844189725 to 00648999610844206361, and 0120AC00100001 to 01211C01900285. The computer cases have a black tempered glass front with the NZXT brand name at the bottom. The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of the case. |
| Product | NZXT H1 computer cases, About 32,000 (In addition, about 1,024 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | Online at www.NZXT.com and in electronic stores nationwide from February 2020 through February 2021 for about $350. |
| Importer | NZXT Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 32,000Median of 2021: 7,850
- CPSC recalls of 2021
- 219
- Recalls of 2021 with one of the same hazards
- 25%
- Recalls on the register that name NZXT
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 21078The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 21078. https://recallregister.com/product/8997-nzxt-recalls-h1-computer-cases-due-to-fire-hazard/. 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 21078 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
NZXT has received 11 reports of circuit boards overheating or catching fire worldwide, six of which occurred in the U.S. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Online at www.NZXT.com and in electronic stores nationwide from February 2020 through February 2021 for about $350.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 21078?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 21078?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 32,000 (In addition, about 1,024 were sold in Canada)