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NZXT Recall 2021: H1 Computer Case Can Overheat, Pose Fire Hazard KEY POINTS It has received 11 reports of the unit overheating or catching fire Users may contact the company to get a repair kit NZXT is recalling its H1 Model computer cases because of a possible fire hazard. According to the company, metal screws can cause a short in the circuit board, potentially causing it to overheat. According to the Feb. 12 recall notice at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website, the com...

NZXT stops the sale of H1 PC chassis due to fire risk Satsuki Then - Feb 3, 2021, 6:08am CST One of the larger manufacturers who make computer cases for enthusiasts and gaming computers is NZXT. Recently, the company announced it was stopping sales of its H1 mini-ITX PC case again. Sales of the same computer chassis were stopped in the past for the same risk of fire. The problem with the H1 is the lack of clearance between the case’s 12-volt power and a nearby screw that wo...

Feb 2, 2021 13:24 EST If you havent heard by now, the NZXT H1 chassis is a fire hazard and has been showcased on multiple occasions catching fire. Even with multiple issues in the case design, NZXT thought it would be enough to provide a nylon replacement screw which was a stopgap advertised as a solution in NZXTs first statement. After many attempts of bringing up the issues, NZXT has issued a recall for the product and issued a public apology for the mishandling of the issue. The Screw O...