Voluntary Recall of NVIDIA Shield K1 Tablets: Difference between revisions
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
The '''NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet''', released in July 2014, was part of NVIDIA’s gaming-focused Android lineup. It featured a high-performance '''Tegra K1''' processor and targeted gamers and developers{{Citation needed}}. Soon after release, users reported excessive heat generation and battery swelling under load | The '''NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet''', released in July 2014, was part of NVIDIA’s gaming-focused Android lineup. It featured a high-performance '''Tegra K1''' processor and targeted gamers and developers{{Citation needed}}. Soon after release, users reported excessive heat generation and battery swelling under load. NVIDIA later identified the root cause as faulty lithium-ion cells.{{CitationNeeded}} | ||
==Incident== | ==Incident== | ||
Between July 2014 and July 2015, NVIDIA confirmed that certain tablets contained batteries that could overheat and pose a '''fire hazard'''{{Citation needed}}. The affected cells came from a specific vendor and were installed in multiple early production batches | Between July 2014 and July 2015, NVIDIA confirmed that certain tablets contained batteries that could overheat and pose a '''fire hazard'''{{Citation needed}}. The affected cells came from a specific vendor and were installed in multiple early production batches. Some users reported tablets becoming unusually hot during charging or even showing signs of deformation{{Citation needed}}. | ||
===NVIDIA’s response=== | ===NVIDIA’s response=== | ||
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==Consumer response== | ==Consumer response== | ||
User reactions were mixed | User reactions were mixed. | ||
Many appreciated NVIDIA’s swift safety recall and the no-cost replacement program{{Citation needed}}. | Many appreciated NVIDIA’s swift safety recall and the no-cost replacement program{{Citation needed}}. | ||
Others criticized the handling of old units, citing wasted hardware, environmental impact, and the lack of repair options{{Citation needed}}. | Others criticized the handling of old units, citing wasted hardware, environmental impact, and the lack of repair options{{Citation needed}}. | ||