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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. Give me a break. by BoomerSooner · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I just posted this exact same thing that got rejected.

    Here is the link to get it repaired.

  2. Orderd mine by generalleoff · · Score: 0, Redundant
    I dont know how they screwed up the power cord of all things (it's the most simple part of the xbox) but mines orderd and should be here in a few days.

    Orderd as William H Gates like everything else I get from MS :)