Reported Feb 8, 2024
GPU Angled Adapters Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by CableMod
CableMod Ltd. of China
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled angled adapters and contact CableMod for instructions on how to safely remove their adapter from the GPU and for a full refund, including cost of shipping, or a $60 store credit for non-customized products, with free standard shipping. Consumers will be asked to destroy the adapter and upload a photo of the destroyed product to https://cablemod.com/adapterrecall/. The instructions on how to safely remove the adapter are also located on that site. Once destroyed, consumers should discard the adapter in accordance with local laws.
Firm contact: CableMod toll-free at 888-203-3605 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at support@cablemod.com, or online at https://cablemod.com/adapterrecall/ or https://cablemod.com and click on the "Voluntary Safety Recall" banner at the top of the page for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- CableMod Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) V1.0 and V.1.1 Angled Adapters
- Amount recalled
- About 25,300
Where it was sold
Sold at Small independent stores nationwide and online at vprbrands.com from September 2022 through November 2023 for about $18..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The adapters' male connector can become loose, overheat, and melt into the GPU, posing fire and burn hazards.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received 272 reports of the adapters becoming loose, overheating and melting into the GPU, with at least $74,500 in property damage claims in the United States. No injuries have been reported.
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