MSI Denies Rumors of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Recall Due to Fire Hazard, Calls Allegations Baseless

MSI has stepped in to quash rumors surrounding the NVIDIA RTX 5090, firmly stating that any claims of a recall due to “fire hazard” concerns are unfounded. This speculation was traced back to a retailer in the Netherlands, whom MSI has identified as unauthorized.

In a surprising twist, it was reported yesterday that a Dutch retailer alleged NVIDIA is pulling the GeForce RTX 5090 from shelves after discovering a potential fire risk. The rumor highlighted an MSI SUPRIM variant supposedly involved, which quickly caught everyone’s attention and sent MSI into action. Here’s their official stance on the matter:

“We unexpectedly came across a piece on the Kitguru website dated 03/06/2025, where UW GAME SPECIALIST, a retailer from the Netherlands, apparently informed a customer that they couldn’t complete an order because 5 units of the GeForce RTX 5090 32G Suprim SOC had been recalled over fire hazard worries.

To be crystal clear, these claims are entirely baseless. There is no recall taking place, and our products pose no such risk. We also want to stress that this retailer isn’t part of MSI’s official network, and we do not have any dealings with them.

We hold the right to pursue legal action against those behind these damaging and defamatory accusations that tarnish our brand’s image, and against anyone propagating this misinformation.

For peace of mind, we recommend purchasing from our verified resellers listed here:

– Megekko
– Azerty
– Alternate NL
– Alternate BE
– SHS
– CPS
– PDC
– Bol
– Coolblue
– Copaco

– MSI”

Well, that certainly puts a lid on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 saga before it even began. Had there truly been a fire hazard, it might’ve indicated an issue with the onboard power connector. NVIDIA is already navigating challenges with their RTX 50 series, including supply constraints and occasional hiccups like missing ROPs or screen blackouts.

For now, users can breathe easy knowing that their RTX 5090s are not at risk of overheating, as confirmed by MSI. Nonetheless, it’s always wise for owners to ensure they install their high-powered RTX Blackwell GPU with care.