BALTIMORE, MD—ASUS is recalling about 10,000 ROG Maximus Z690 Hero Motherboards sold separately for computers due to fire and burn hazards.
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.
The company has received 10 reports of the motherboards overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
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 here.
The motherboards were 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.
