CPSC Recall in 2010: Acer Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-103

Date: January 06, 2010

Product Name: Certain Acer Aspire-series Notebook Computers

Recall Description:

An internal microphone wire under the palm rest can short circuit and overheat.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 22,000

Incidents:

Acer has received three reports of computers short circuiting, resulting in slight melting of the external casing. No incidents occurred in the United States. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

ABS Computer Technologies, D&H Distributing, Fry’s Electronics, Ingram Micro, Radio Shack, SED/American Express, Synnex Corporation, SYX Distribution, Tech Data Corporation and other retailers nationwide and Amazon.com from June 2009 through October 2009 for between $650 and $1,150.

Manufactured In:

China