MSI Denies Rumors of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Recall Due to “Fire Hazards,” Calls Claims Entirely False

MSI has tackled the buzzing talk about a supposed recall of NVIDIA’s RTX 5090, dismissing the idea as entirely baseless and clarifying that the retailer behind the rumor isn’t officially recognized by them.

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The gaming community was taken aback when a retailer from the Netherlands circulated claims about NVIDIA pulling back its GeForce RTX 5090 models due to an alleged “fire hazard.” According to this report, an MSI SUPRIM version was supposedly involved. This story quickly caught traction, creating waves of concern. Reacting swiftly, MSI issued a statement to set the record straight:

“We were unpleasantly surprised on June 3, 2025, by an article from the Kitguru website. It mentioned that a Dutch retailer called UW GAME SPECIALIST allegedly informed a customer they couldn’t fulfill an order because five GeForce RTX 5090 32G Suprim SOC units from our brand were said to be recalled due to a fire risk.

To make things crystal clear, these allegations are completely untrue. There’s no recall currently happening, and our products do not pose such risks. Furthermore, we wish to emphasize that this retailer is not one of our partners, and we do not have any collaboration with them.

We retain the right to pursue legal action against those spreading these false, damaging claims that tarnish our brand’s good name, as well as against anyone else disseminating this misinformation.”

They also urged consumers to buy from their list of authorized dealers, including names like Megekko, Azerty, Alternate NL, Alternate BE, SHS, CPS, PDC, Bol, Coolblue, and Copaco.

With this clarification out, it’s reassuring to know that NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5090 isn’t facing another hiccup. If a fire hazard risk was indeed at play, it could’ve been linked to issues with the onboard power connector. Despite the ongoing struggle Team Green faces regarding supply constraints and other quirks like missing ROPs or occasional black screen occurrences, this isn’t another problem to add to the list.

So, for those of you boasting the RTX 5090 in your setup, there’s no need to fret over it catching fire. MSI confirms no such danger. However, always handle installations with care, especially with the flagship RTX Blackwell GPU, to avoid any unforeseen troubles.