ASUS Computer International Recalls ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 22201. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A capacitor on the motherboard was installed in a reverse position which can lead to a short circuit, overheating or melting, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motherboard and visit https://www.asus.com/us/site/recalls for instruction on how to return the product for a free replacement, including shipping.
CPSC recall 22201 has the recall date 18 Aug 2022. The notice names the firm Lite-On Vietnam Co. Ltd. (Cong Ty Tnhh Lite On Vietnam). The recall has about 10,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2022 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under 4 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | ASUS Computer International has received 10 reports of the motherboards overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 10,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero computer motherboards sold separately for computers. The recalled motherboards have part number 90MB18E0-MVAAY0. Affected units have a serial number that starts with MA, MB, and MC, which indicates the manufacture year in 2021. The part number is located next to the 24-pin power connector on a white label on the bottom side of the motherboard and on the packaging. Detailed instructions to determine if the motherboard is included in this recall can be found on the firm's website at https://www.asus.com/support/rog-maximus-z690-hero-checking. |
| Product | ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboards, About 10,000 |
| Sold at | Best Buy and Micro Center stores nationwide and online at Newegg and Amazon.com from October 2021 through December 2021 for about $600. |
| Manufacturer | Lite-On Vietnam Co. Ltd. (Cong Ty Tnhh Lite On Vietnam), of Vietnam |
| Importer | ASUS Computer International |
| Made in | Vietnam |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 10,000Median of 2022: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2022
- 292
- Recalls of 2022 with one of the same hazards
- 40%
- Recalls on the register that name Lite-On Vietnam Co. Ltd. (Cong Ty Tnhh Lite On Vietnam)
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 22201The 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 22201. https://recallregister.com/product/9373-asus-computer-international-recalls-asus-rog-maximus-z690-hero-motherb/. 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 22201 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
ASUS Computer International has received 10 reports of the motherboards overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Best Buy and Micro Center stores nationwide and online at Newegg and Amazon.com from October 2021 through December 2021 for about $600.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 22201?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 22201?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 10,000