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Acer Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard

Date: January 7, 2010
Company: Acer America Corporation, of San Jose, Calif.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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. Options: Repair

Affected Products

The recalled notebook computer models are the Acer AS3410, AS3410T, AS3810T, AS3810TG, AS3810TZ and AS3810TZG. The computer's screen size is about 13.3 inches measured diagonally. Not all units are affected. Consumers should contact Acer to determine if their unit is included in the recall.

Why Was This Recalled?

An internal microphone wire under the palm rest can short circuit and overheat. This poses a potential burn hazard to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Acer America Corporation, of San Jose, Calif.

Acer America Corporation, of San Jose, Calif. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report