"CableMod Recalls GPU Adapters Causing $74K+ in Damages Due to Fire Hazard"
TL;DR
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 25,300 CableMod 12VHPWR GPU adapters after reports of overheating and melting, causing over $74,000 in damages. Consumers are advised to stop using the adapters immediately and visit the manufacturer's website for removal instructions and a full refund. CableMod will not reimburse for damaged GPUs but will repair them if a claim is submitted by March 7, 2024, in addition to offering a full refund for the adapters purchased.
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