NVIDIA Recalls European Plug Heads Sold with Power Adapters
This recall involves European plug heads for power adapters included with NVIDIA SHIELD™ World Charger Kits, as well as with NVIDIA SHIELD tablet computers and TVs intended for use in Europe. The European plug head has two thin round metal prongs within a black plastic hexagonal extender on a black plastic base plate that can be attached to the power adapter. The power adapter has the model number SPA011AU5W2 and the NVIDIA name and logo etched on the side of the power adapter where the European plug head can be attached. There are six different plug heads that come with the World Charger Kit. Only the European plug head is being recalled.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled European plug heads and contact NVIDIA for a free replacement.
Online at NVIDIA.com, Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, and NewEgg.com from October 2015 through June 2017 for about $30.
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