MSI has stepped up to clarify the rumors surrounding the alleged recall of NVIDIA’s RTX 5090 due to fire hazards, dismissing the claims as completely baseless and pointing out that the retailer spreading these rumors isn’t authorized.
### Update on NVIDIA RTX 5090: MSI Clears the Air on Fire Hazard Rumors
Yesterday, a surprising rumor made the rounds, suggesting that NVIDIA was recalling its GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs over fire hazard concerns. The story, fueled by a Dutch retailer’s claim involving an MSI SUPRIM model, quickly drew widespread attention. In response, MSI wasted no time in issuing a press release to set the record straight:
> “On June 3, 2025, we discovered through an article on the Kitguru website that a Dutch retailer—UW GAME SPECIALIST—had allegedly informed a customer that their order couldn’t be fulfilled because five MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G Suprim SOC units were supposedly recalled for fire hazards,” MSI stated.
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> MSI emphasized that these claims are “absolutely false” and assured customers that there is no ongoing recall program and their products pose no such risks. They also highlighted that the retailer isn’t a partner of MSI, making it clear that they do not collaborate with them.
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> “We reserve the right to pursue legal action against those spreading these defamatory allegations that harm our brand’s reputation, as well as against those helping circulate such misinformation,” MSI continued.
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> The company strongly advises purchasing through authorized retailers, listing well-known sellers such as Megekko, Azerty, Alternate NL, Alternate BE, SHS, CPS, PDC, Bol, Coolblue, and Copaco.
This clears the confusion around the potential fault in NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5090 line. If a fire hazard were indeed at play, it would likely implicate the power connectors—a significant blow given ongoing challenges with supply issues, missing ROPs, and instances of black screens in the RTX 50 series.
For now, users of the RTX 5090 have no cause for concern regarding this particular issue. MSI has reassured everyone that there’s no such defect in their products. Nonetheless, consumers are advised to exercise caution when installing the flagship RTX Blackwell GPU, ensuring they follow best practices for mounting and operating their graphics card safely.
