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Old 17th Feb 05, 09:01 PM
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Microsoft to Recall Xbox Cords Due to Electrical Issue
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By Ben Berkowitz LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp., the world's largest software maker, said on Thursday it will recall 14.1 million power cords for its Xbox (news - web sites) video game console after a defect gave some users minor singe burns and scorched carpets.
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I just checked www.xbox.com and clicked on the replacement power cord link on the right side of the screen. After entering my serial and manufacture date I received:

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Your Xbox is unaffected. Your Xbox does not require a replacement cord and one will not be shipped.
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