MSI Denies Rumors of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Recall Due to “Fire Hazard,” Calls Allegations Completely False

MSI recently confronted rumors circulating about a supposed NVIDIA RTX 5090 recall, insisting that these claims are unfounded and originated from a non-authorized retailer.

MSI Dispels Myths: No Fire Hazard with NVIDIA RTX 5090s, Plans Action Against Rumor-Mongering Retailer

Yesterday, the tech world buzzed with surprising news from a retailer in the Netherlands, alleging that NVIDIA was pulling back its GeForce RTX 5090 due to a potential "fire hazard." They specifically mentioned an MSI SUPRIM model as part of this recall. The rumor spread like wildfire, causing quite the stir. However, MSI quickly responded with a statement to set the record straight:

"We were caught off guard on 03/06/2025 after reading an article on the Kitguru website, where a shop—UW GAME SPECIALIST—claimed they were unable to fulfill a customer’s order due to a supposed recall of 5 GeForce RTX 5090 32G Suprim SOC cards, citing fire hazard concerns.

To clarify, these allegations are completely false. No recall is underway, and our products do not pose such risks. Additionally, it is important to highlight that this retailer is not affiliated with MSI, and we have no dealings with them.

We are considering legal action against those responsible for these serious allegations, which tarnish our brand’s reputation, as well as against anyone assisting in spreading such misinformation.

For those interested in purchasing our graphics cards, we advise buying only from our verified resellers listed below:

• Megekko
• Azerty
• Alternate NL
• Alternate BE
• SHS
• CPS
• PDC
• Bol
• Coolblue

• Copaco

• MSI"

This firmly puts to rest the rumors surrounding a new problem with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5090, especially in light of the supposed fire hazard linked to a faulty onboard power connector. NVIDIA has been facing challenges with the RTX 50 series, primarily regarding supply shortages and issues like missing ROPs or sporadic black screens.

For now, consumers can rest easy knowing their RTX 5090s are not at risk of burning out, as MSI confidently assures us. Nonetheless, we do emphasize the importance of properly mounting your flagship RTX Blackwell GPU to avoid any potential mishaps.