MSI recently addressed rumors that have been swirling about the potential recall of NVIDIA RTX 5090 graphics cards. The buzz began when a retailer claimed that some of these top-tier cards posed a fire hazard and were being pulled from the shelves. MSI, however, quickly stepped in to dispel these fears.
### MSI Sets the Record Straight on the RTX 5090 Recall Rumors
The tech community was abuzz yesterday when news broke out of the Netherlands from a retailer claiming that NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5090s were being recalled due to fire safety concerns. This retailer indicated that an MSI SUPRIM variant was allegedly at the heart of the issue. Concern quickly spread, sparking widespread media coverage. Sensing the urgency, MSI wasted no time in setting the record straight through an official statement.
MSI explained that on March 6, 2025, they were taken by surprise after reading an article on the Kitguru website. A Dutch retailer, UW GAME SPECIALIST, reportedly told a customer that their order couldn’t be fulfilled because five units of the GeForce RTX 5090 32G Suprim SOC were being recalled over fire hazard fears. MSI made it crystal clear that these claims were baseless. They emphasized that there is no recall in effect nor any such risk associated with their products. Moreover, they clarified that this particular retailer isn’t part of MSI’s network of partners.
The company asserted their intent to pursue legal action against those spreading these harmful rumors, which they believe damage the brand’s integrity. Additionally, they urged consumers to make their purchases through authorized resellers for peace of mind. These include well-known retailers like Megekko, Azerty, and Coolblue among others.
### Putting the Rumors to Rest
With MSI stepping forward to clarify the situation, it’s safe to say there’s no need for panic about potential design flaws in the RTX 5090 series, particularly concerning fire hazards. Any suspicion of an issue with the power connector seems unfounded based on MSI’s reassurance.
NVIDIA’s RTX 50 series has faced its fair share of challenges, from supply chain frustrations to issues like missing ROPs and sporadic black screen incidents. Yet, average users can rest easy knowing that, according to MSI, there’s no need to worry about the current cards overheating or catching fire.
As always, MSI reminds consumers to carefully follow guidelines when installing these flagship GPUs for optimal safety and performance.
