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Title: Microsoft to recall 14 million Xbox power cords
Post by: Nemesis on February 17, 2005, 08:46:59 pm: Link to full article (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=21317)

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Some people burnt, some carpets damaged

By INQUIRER staff: Thursday 17 February 2005, 16:18
SOFTWARE GIANT MICROSOFT said it is recalling power cords on 14.1 million Xbox consoles worldwide.

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All regions except continental Europe require replacements for machines made before October 23rd 2003. In continental Europe, consoles made before January 13th 2004 need a replacement cord.
Title: Re: Microsoft to recall 14 million Xbox power cords
Post by: toasty0 on February 17, 2005, 09:55:08 pm: Quote from: IKV Nemesis on February 17, 2005, 08:46:59 pm
Link to full article ([url]http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=21317[/url])

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Some people burnt, some carpets damaged

By INQUIRER staff: Thursday 17 February 2005, 16:18
SOFTWARE GIANT MICROSOFT said it is recalling power cords on 14.1 million Xbox consoles worldwide.

...

All regions except continental Europe require replacements for machines made before October 23rd 2003. In continental Europe, consoles made before January 13th 2004 need a replacement cord.

More importantly, here is the link to find out IF you need to replace your cord and HOW to get your cord replaced (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/default.htm)

Jerry
Title: Re: Microsoft to recall 14 million Xbox power cords
Post by: Sirgod on February 17, 2005, 09:57:48 pm: Well this at least explains why we haven't seen Steve and Amy. They must have had a melt down playing Halo2.

stephen
Title: Re: Microsoft to recall 14 million Xbox power cords
Post by: Ravok on February 19, 2005, 07:57:25 am: >:( >:( Jeez this is a grand time to FINALLY find out about it. I registered the freaking thing why was i not notified by email? >:( >:(

I have this dangerous POS I'm the house my children sleep in. And i have to find out about it here. ::)

Thank you SO very much Nemesis +1 for you for now, this little piece of info is worth at least a + 5 in my book.

Thanks again. :) :thumbsup: If something happened to my Family, because of something i brought into the house. I could not live with myself.

:goodpost: :goodpost: :goodpost:
Title: Re: Microsoft to recall 14 million Xbox power cords
Post by: Nemesis on February 19, 2005, 08:00:43 am: Quote from: Ravok on February 19, 2005, 07:57:25 am
>:( >:( Jeez this is a grand time to FINALLY find out about it. I registered the freaking thing why was i not notified by email? >:( >:(

I have this dangerous POS I'm the house my children sleep in. And i have to find out about it here. ::)

:goodpost: :goodpost: :goodpost:

I suggest that you use toasty's link (which is also in the article I linked to) to find out if your machine is affected. You may not have a reason to worry.
Title: Re: Microsoft to recall 14 million Xbox power cords
Post by: Ravok on February 19, 2005, 08:12:58 am: I did and I do! Thank you so much!! Thank you!!! It's now cordless untill i get a replacement.

Thank you as well Toasty for the link for the replacement. +1 for you as well

I had no idea , none. You very well could have prevented a disaster. I am truly greatful . I don't take fire hazzards, or my friends or family's saftey lightly.
Title: Re: Microsoft to recall 14 million Xbox power cords
Post by: Nemesis on February 19, 2005, 08:19:08 am: Quote from: Ravok on February 19, 2005, 08:12:58 am
I don't take fire hazzards, or my friends or family's saftey lightly.

That is why I posted here rather than in Hot and Spicey. I know how bad I would feel if I hadn't passed on the story and someone here or their family was hurt or worse.

It is also why I E-Mailed it direct to my sister before even posting here.
Title: Re: Microsoft to recall 14 million Xbox power cords
Post by: Ravok on February 19, 2005, 08:21:33 am: Mr Que, Mods. I know you guys don't like spamming but may be it would be a good idea to sticky this one around the forum for a bit,so everybody can get a look at it?

I would hate to lose anybody over something as silly as this.
Title: Re: Microsoft to recall 14 million Xbox power cords
Post by: Ravok on February 19, 2005, 08:23:17 am: I know how you feel, im fixing to get on the phone and start warning people I know myself.

Thanks again! :)
Title: Re: Microsoft to recall 14 million Xbox power cords
Post by: Dash Jones on February 19, 2005, 12:32:10 pm: And remember, this defective peice of equipment was due to your support of MS...see how by NOT warning you about it, they support you right back!!!

Just another part of what would happen if MS wins the console wars...
Title: Re: Microsoft to recall 14 million Xbox power cords
Post by: Ravok on February 19, 2005, 12:35:40 pm: That really did tick me off Dash, and for all the good it did they got a angry email stating so.

This is not a thing you fart around with. >:(
Title: Re: Microsoft to recall 14 million Xbox power cords
Post by: Death_Merchant on March 02, 2005, 08:50:21 pm: You'd be surprised how common such problems are industrywide. Wiring defects, power supply problems, heat dissipation issues, batteries going "boom"....

Sometimes it's a small quantity of product that are faulty, sometimes it's just normal statistical failures, and sometimes it's a big deal.

A recall of 14 million units is HUGE. Be sure much investigation took place before this decision was made. The CPSC does not take such issues lightly, nor do the companies involved.
Title: Re: Microsoft to recall 14 million Xbox power cords
Post by: Sirgod on March 18, 2005, 09:37:33 am: I went ahead and Unstickied this thread, as I believe everyone has Pretty much seen It. If you think I'm in error go ahead and let me know.

Stephen