Microsoft to Recall Xbox Cords Due to Electrical Issue

[KingCobra]

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43 minutes ago

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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http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20050217/tc_nm/tech_microsoft_xbox_dc

[KingCobra]

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.