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XBox Power Cable Fire Hazard and Recall

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the smash-crash-burn dept.

hattig writes "According to BBC News Microsoft is to replace 14 million XBox power cables due to a fire hazard. XBoxes made before 23rd October 2003 or 13th January 2004 (Europe) require replacement." From the article: "The company said the move was a "preventative step" after reports of fire hazard problems with the cables."

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  1. Open Source Powercords... by seann · · Score: 4, Funny

    would have prevented this. Another bit of proof that MS IS EVIL!!!

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  2. Support by Taulin · · Score: 5, Funny

    I always told people XBox had firewire support