Acer Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard

Washington, DC: About 22,000 Acer Aspire-series notebook computers are being recalled because an internal microphone wire under the palm rest can short circuit and overheat. This poses a potential burn hazard to consumers.

To date, 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.

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.

The notebooks were 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.

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Published on Jan-7-10