Asus Motherboards Recall Involves Improperly Installed Capacitor
Asus is recalling about 10,000 motherboards because a capacitor on the component was improperly installed in a reverse position and can lead to a short circuit, overheating or melting, posing fire and burn hazards, said a Consumer Product Safety Commission…
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notice Thursday. The motherboards were sourced from Vietnam and sold for about $600 at Best Buy and Micro Center stores nationally and online at Newegg and Amazon between October and December, said the notice. Asus has received 10 reports of the motherboards overheating and melting, but no injuries have been reported, it said. Consumers are being advised to contact Asus for a free replacement.