CPSC recall 17201
European plug heads for NVIDIA SHIELD™ power adaptors
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2017-08-08
On 2017-08-08 the CPSC announced a recall of European plug heads for NVIDIA SHIELD™ power adaptors by Nvidia, citing the plug heads can break exposing metal prongs, posing an electric shock hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17201 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2017-08-08 |
| Published | 2017-08-08 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Nvidia |
| Distribution | US |
Product
European plug heads for NVIDIA SHIELD™ power adaptors | This recall involves European plug heads for power adaptors 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 adaptor. The power adaptor has the model number SPA011AU5W2 and the NVIDIA name and logo etched on the side of the power adaptor 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.
Reason
The plug heads can break exposing metal prongs, posing an electric shock hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/NVIDIA-Recalls-European-Plug-Heads-Sold-with-Power-Adaptors
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