Lite-On Vietnam Co. Ltd. (Cong Ty Tnhh Lite On Vietnam) 2022-08-18 Electronics serious CPSC
Electronics · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-22201
ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboards Recall
Issued August 18, 2022 · Lite-On Vietnam Co. Ltd. (Cong Ty Tnhh Lite On Vietnam) · 10,000 units affected
In August 2022, Lite-On Vietnam Co. Ltd. (Cong Ty Tnhh Lite On Vietnam) recalled the ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboards, a serious electronics recall reported by the CPSC.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
A capacitor on the motherboard was installed in a reverse position which can lead to a short circuit, overheating or melting, posing fire and burn hazards.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboards right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Lite-On Vietnam Co. Ltd. (Cong Ty Tnhh Lite On Vietnam) to arrange your replace. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Replace): Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motherboard and visit https://www.asus.com/us/site/recalls for instruction on how to return the product for a free replacement, including shipping.
Recall details
- Brand
- Lite-On Vietnam Co. Ltd. (Cong Ty Tnhh Lite On Vietnam)
- Category
- Electronics
- Recall date
- August 18, 2022
- Units affected
- 10,000
- Sold at
- Best Buy and Micro Center stores nationwide and online at Newegg and Amazon.com from October 2021 through December 2021 for about $600.
- Recall number
- CPSC-22201
- Made in
- Vietnam
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Lite-On Vietnam Co. Ltd. (Cong Ty Tnhh Lite On Vietnam) has 1 recall in our database.
- We're tracking 156 Electronics recalls in our database.
- 10,000 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 13,100 US households.
- This is the 12th Electronics recall we've logged in 2022.