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February 17, 2005

Microsoft Recalls Xbox Power Cords

Newsflash ladies; Microsoft is recalling Xbox power cords from systems manufactured before October 23, 2003 (before Jan 13, 2004 in Europe). The company dubbed these faulty cords a fire hazard, as some have scorched rugs and left Xbox gamers with a few minor burns.

A estimated 14 million cords need to be recalled and Microsoft will be sending out new ones for free. The Xbox website has detailed instructions on how to return the cord and says it will take an estimated two-to-four weeks before the replacement arrives. What to do until then? Just be sure to turn the console off when not in use (i.e. no more leaving the system on all day if you have yet to reach a save point).

More information on the euphemistic Xbox Replacement Cord Program can be found at http://replacements.webprogram.com/en-us/index.asp.

Posted by gamegal at February 17, 2005 10:42 AM