MSI recently stepped in to set the record straight regarding circulating rumors about a supposed recall of the NVIDIA RTX 5090. The company has firmly dismissed these claims, pointing out that the store behind the rumor isn’t even an authorized dealer.
In recent reports, a retailer based in the Netherlands stirred up concerns by stating that NVIDIA was recalling the GeForce RTX 5090 due to a “fire hazard” risk. The rumor specifically mentioned an MSI SUPRIM variant being recalled, which triggered widespread attention. In response, MSI didn’t waste time and issued a statement to quash the misinformation.
In their press release, MSI expressed their surprise upon discovering the claims on June 3, 2025. The false information allegedly came from a retailer named UW GAME SPECIALIST, who reportedly told a customer they were unable to complete an order for five GeForce RTX 5090 32G Suprim SOC cards due to a recall over a fire hazard.
MSI’s message was clear: there is no truth to these allegations. They stressed that there is no ongoing recall, and asserted that their products are safe from any such risks. Additionally, they clarified that the retailer in question is not affiliated with MSI as an official partner. The company also signaled their readiness to pursue legal action to protect their brand from these defamatory statements and prevent their spread.
Furthermore, MSI advised customers to buy their products from authorized resellers, listing trusted names such as Megekko, Azerty, Alternate NL, and Coolblue, among others.
This statement helps put the panic to rest, ensuring that NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5090 doesn’t suffer from any major defects. It’s important to remember that any mention of a fire hazard typically points to issues with the power connector, which could have signaled serious hardware problems. Given that NVIDIA is already juggling demand and other glitches, such as ROP shortages or unexpected blackouts, adding a fire hazard to the mix would have been quite troubling.
Thankfully, MSI’s assurance means that RTX 5090 owners can rest easy—there’s no fire risk looming over their GPU. Still, MSI recommends users take caution with how they install their high-end RTX Blackwell graphics cards.
