Acer Aspire Notebooks – Burn Hazard (2010)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Certain Acer Aspire-series Notebook Computers
Brand
Acer America Corporation, of San Jose, Calif.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
Acer America Corporation, of San Jose, Calif. is recalling Certain Acer Aspire-series Notebook Computers. The hazard is: An internal microphone wire under the palm rest can short circuit and overheat. This poses a potenti. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recalled notebook computer models are the Acer AS3410, AS3410T, AS3810T, AS3810TG, AS3810TZ and AS3810TZG. The computer's screen size is about 13.3 inches measured diagonally. Not all units are affected. Consumers should contact Acer to determine if their unit is included in the recall.
Reported concern (CPSC)
An internal microphone wire under the palm rest can short circuit and overheat. This poses a potential burn hazard to consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using the recalled notebook computers immediately and contact Acer to determine if their notebook is affected and to receive a free repair.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026