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 SkorpivoMusterion
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 Attn: Xbox owners 
#3793344 - 02/17/05 02:46 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Microsoft is recalling Xbox power cords. http://news.com.com/Microsoft+recalls+Xb...1&subj=news
Microsoft is recalling power cords on 14.1 million Xbox consoles worldwide, following reports of injuries due to defective electrical components.
The company announced the recall on Thursday, saying it is aimed at protecting the consoles from electrical-component failures that can pose a fire hazard. So far, such failures have been reported in 30 consoles, causing minor injury or property damage, Microsoft said. Seven customers reported burns to their hands. In the rest of the cases, the defect caused smoke damage or minor damage to a carpet or entertainment center.
In Europe, consoles made before Jan. 13, 2004, will need replacement cords, the company said. In all other areas, the recall covers consoles manufactured before Oct. 23, 2003.
Orders for replacement cords can be placed at the Xbox Web site. New cords will take up to four weeks to arrive. Until the new cord comes, customers should turn off consoles when not in use, the company said.
Power cord problems have dogged other device makers in the past. Last year, for example, Dell recalled 4.4 million defective power adapters sold with notebooks between 1998 and 2002.
"This is a preventative step we're choosing to take despite the rarity of these incidents," Robbie Bach, senior vice president at Microsoft?s entertainment division, said in a statement. "We regret the inconvenience but believe offering consumers a free replacement is the responsible thing to do."
Now, how many of you Xbox owners will actually get off the E-z recliner and return/replace your power cords? 
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 Infrared
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not me.... ill just swear at bill gates from my room and hope i dont get electricuted from his shotty merchandise
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Thin White Duke
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Re: Att: Xbox owners [Re: Infrared]
#3793502 - 02/17/05 03:26 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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For real? I've had mine for 3 years and it's been fine. Do you get any free stuff?
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Thin White Duke
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Hang on.
'So far, such failures have been reported in 30 consoles, causing minor injury or property damage, Microsoft said.'
So 30 out of 14.1 million is cause for concern? What a load of tripe.
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Jim
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xbox here is non-refundable. has a hard drive swap.
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dobinky
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thanks! just ordered a new cord.
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Thin White Duke
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Re: Attn: Xbox owners [Re: dobinky]
#3793601 - 02/17/05 03:56 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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I'm not going to. I just don't see the point when xbox 2 is so close.
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TYL3R
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Re: Attn: Xbox owners [Re: dobinky]
#3793607 - 02/17/05 03:57 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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i got mine in mid 2000, i think...nothing has went wrong with it, so im not gonna go through the trouble.
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TYL3R
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Re: Attn: Xbox owners [Re: TYL3R]
#3793619 - 02/17/05 03:59 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Xbox 2?
Doubt if ill get one
Edited by x_TYLER_x (02/17/05 04:00 PM)
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Thin White Duke
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Re: Attn: Xbox owners [Re: TYL3R]
#3793819 - 02/17/05 04:57 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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I'm a video game freak, so I will.
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Toricious
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i'm not getting an xbox 2, assholes canceled true fantasy live, i'll go xbox 3 instead.
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Thin White Duke
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Re: Attn: Xbox owners [Re: Toricious]
#3793898 - 02/17/05 05:16 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Thats years away though.
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Toricious
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oops, meant ps3 :p
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