Shield ‘fire hazard’ recall is another hurdle for Nvidia’s game-streaming strategy

Nvidia is one of a handful of companies that is trying to make a play for the gaming system space, but a defect in one of its marquee consumer products could damage its reputation before it truly gets started.

The Nvidia Shield tablet is under a recall. If you own one of these 8-inch Android slates, you can contact Nvidia for a replacement device. This recall is in response to the threat that the Shield’s lithium-ion battery can overheat and burst into flames, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.