<h2>Nvidia Shield Tablets Is On Fire</h2>

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Nvidia said it was recalling about 83,000 of its Shield 8-inch tablets as the battery in these devices can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The company, known for its graphics chips, said it would replace all tablets sold between July 2014 and July 2015. The recall does not affect any other Nvidia product, the company said.

As is typical for gadget recalls, the problem lies in the 8-inch tablet’s battery. Nvidia has received four reports of overheating, and two of those reports included damage to flooring as a result, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. All told, the recall affects around 88,000 tablet units sold in the U.S. and Canada, the CPSC says.

Nvidia says the recall only affects Shield owners with particular battery types. To check if your device is being recalled, open the Settings app on a fully updated system and go toAbout tablet > Status > Battery. There you should see one of two options: Y01 or B01. If you have Y01, you are part of the recall.

You can also tell if your Shield tablet is affected by checking the model and serial number on the left side edge of your tablet. The CPSC says the recall affects model numbers P1761, P1761W and P1761WX and serial numbers 0410215901781 through 0425214604018.

To serve users efficiently without any delay Nvidia has introduced a hotline number 1-888-943-4196 or visit to their dedicated recall website. Nvidia launched Shield tablet in June last year was especially designed for the gamers. It comprises of 8-inch 1920x1200 pixel mega display.


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