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🧸 Product MT CY DK FR IE GB September 11, 2015

NVIDIA — SHIELD Tablet

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
NVIDIA — SHIELD Tablet
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Communication and media equipment

Hazard: Due to thermal runaway, the battery can overheat which can lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Radio equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive.

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 4018 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is a tablet made by NVIDIA called the SHIELD Tablet. It has a battery that may get too hot and start a fire.

What's happening? The tablet does not meet safety rules. Its battery can overheat and cause a fire.

Does this affect me? If you own this tablet in Malta, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Ireland, or the UK, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the tablet and ask your seller or NVIDIA for a fix. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Communication and media equipment · Hazard: Due to thermal runaway, the battery can overheat which can lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Radio equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
September 11, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/175784

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What is this product recall alert about?
NVIDIA — SHIELD Tablet. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Communication and media equipment · Hazard: Due to thermal runaway, the battery can overheat which can lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Radio equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Eq...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 11, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Malta, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Ireland, and United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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