RIM recalls about 1,000 PlayBook tablets

Says software on some tablet won't load at set-up

Computerworld - Research in Motion said it has recalled an estimated 1,000 PlayBook tablets, indicating a small number had reached customers who were unable to properly load software at setup.

Engadget first reported that the group of faulty PlayBooks had been shipped to Staples Inc.; RIM later confirmed the recall.

RIM said most of the problem devices were still in warehouses or stores and hadn't reached customers. RIM said it will replace the affected devices and told customers who had received one to contact RIM for assistance.

The 7-in. PlayBook has not been perceived as a device that would outsell the iPad or iPad 2 tablets, but is expected to draw greater interest from corporate IT and business users of BlackBerry smartphones.    Read More