Terminator Salvation’s US publisher has recalled all copies of the PC version of the game due to an installation defect.

“Unfortunately a defect occurred during replication of the PC version of Terminator Salvation, which does not allow end users to install the game,” said Evolved Games.

The Grin-developed third-person action title launched in the US on Tuesday for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. Only the PC version has been affected by the defect.

“We have recalled all PC copies of Terminator Salvation from retail in North America and are currently in the process of replicating new copies. The new copies will be on store shelves in a few days," Evolved added.

“A replacement plan for all end users that purchased the defective units is currently being set up. Details to get a replacement copy will be announced shortly. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused the end users that purchased the defective copy.”

UK publisher Warner Bros. is set to release the title next Friday.