CPSC Consumer Product Recalls
ASUS Computer International Recalls ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
- Recall number
- 22201
- Title
- ASUS Computer International Recalls ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboards Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
- Recall date
- 2022-08-18T00:00:00
- Manufacturers
- [{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Lite-On Vietnam Co. Ltd. (Cong Ty Tnhh Lite On Vietnam), of Vietnam"}]
- Made in
- [{"Country":"Vietnam"}]
- Importers
- [{"CompanyID":"","Name":"ASUS Computer International, of Fremont, California"}]
- Distributors
- []
- Sold at
- [{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Best Buy and Micro Center stores nationwide and online at Newegg and Amazon.com from October 2021 through December 2021 for about $600."}]
- Products
- [{"CategoryID":"","Description":"","Model":"","Name":"ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboards","NumberOfUnits":"About 10,000","Type":""}]
- UPCs
- []
- Hazards
- [{"HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":"","Name":"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."}]
- Remedies
- [{"Name":"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."}]
- Injuries reported
- [{"Name":"ASUS Computer International has received 10 reports of the motherboards overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported."}]
- Description
- This recall involves ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero computer motherboards sold separately for computers. The recalled motherboards have part number 90MB18E0-MVAAY0. Affected units have a serial number that starts with MA, MB, and MC, which indicates the manufacture year in 2021. The part number is located next to the 24-pin power connector on a white label on the bottom side of the motherboard and on the packaging. Detailed instructions to determine if the motherboard is included in this recall can be found on the firm's website at https://www.asus.com/support/rog-maximus-z690-hero-checking.
- Notice
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/ASUS-Computer-International-Recalls-ASUS-ROG-Maximus-Z690-Hero-Motherboards-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
- Last published
- 2022-08-18T00:00:00
Where this comes from
- Register
- CPSC Consumer Product Recalls
- Publisher
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
- File
- pages.json
- sha256
- 1b022dde64a0
- Size
- 7128028 bytes
- Published
- 2026-09-24
- Read
- 2026-09-29T07:51:23.679Z
- Refresh due
- 2026-10-06
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CPSC Consumer Product Recalls (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), pages.json, sha256 1b022dde64a0, published 2026-09-24