BlackBerry PlayBook Tablets Recall

RIM issued a BlackBerry PlayBook Tablets recall for its 1,000 units having an OS that prevents users from loading software when first being set up.

Full recall statement from RIM below:

RIM determined that approximately one thousand BlackBerry PlayBook tablets (16 GB) were shipped with an OS build that may result in the devices being unable to properly load software upon initial set-up.

The majority of the affected devices are still in the distribution channel and haven’t reached customers. RIM is working to replace the affected devices.

In the small number of cases where a customer received a PlayBook that is unable to properly load software upon initial set-up, they can contact RIM for assistance.