MSI Denies Rumors of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Recall over “Fire Hazard,” Asserts Allegations Are False

MSI recently addressed rumors swirling around the NVIDIA RTX 5090, specifically denying chatter about a potential recall due to alleged fire hazards. They point out that the source of this alarming news isn’t an authorized retailer.

When whispers started spreading about a supposed NVIDIA RTX 5090 recall, many gamers and tech enthusiasts were caught off guard. The rumor, supposedly originating from a Netherlands-based retailer, asserted that there was a recall of the MSI SUPRIM variant of the GPU because of a fire hazard. This rumor quickly gained traction, sending ripples through the gaming community.

However, MSI stepped in swiftly with a press release to clear the air:

“On June 3rd, 2025, we were surprised to see an article on the Kitguru website, stating that a Dutch retailer—UW GAME SPECIALIST—allegedly told a customer that they couldn’t fulfill an order because five GeForce RTX 5090 32G Suprim SOC units from us were recalled due to fire hazards,” MSI reported.

They further clarified, “These allegations are completely untrue, there is no recall program in place, and our products pose no such risks. We also want to emphasize that this retailer is not affiliated with MSI, nor do we collaborate with them.”

MSI is considering legal action against those responsible for spreading these damaging claims, which they argue tarnish their brand’s reputation. They’ve also highlighted a list of authorized sellers to assure customers about the authenticity of their purchase—Megekko, Azerty, Alternate NL, Alternate BE, SHS, CPS, PDC, Bol, Coolblue, and Copaco are some of the approved options.

This rebuttal should ease concerns about the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090’s reliability. A fire hazard claim undoubtedly raises alarms, suggesting something might be amiss with the power connector. NVIDIA’s already grappling with production issues for the RTX 50 series, facing challenges like supply shortages and other technical hiccups like missing ROPs or sporadic black screen events.

For the time being, RTX 5090 owners can rest easy, reassured by MSI’s confirmation that there’s no risk of the card overheating or catching fire. While this is reassuring, it’s still wise to ensure you’re installing the latest RTX Blackwell GPU securely and correctly.