Microsoft Recalls XBox Power Cords

Solid Snake · 02-17-2005, 01:22 PM

I heard a report on the news today that Microsoft is recalling all power cords on XBoxes made before October 2003.

Microsoft is saying the power cords have been causing burns to hands and carpet. They also suggest that alll XBox owners turn their consoles off when not playing.

Will post more details if I can find an article explaining more.

Null · 02-17-2005, 01:25 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4274035.stm

Jonbo298 · 02-17-2005, 02:21 PM

*turns on fanboy voice*
hahahahahhaa XBOX is teh suxxx, they have to recall power cords
*turns it off*

I was just joking. But thankfully something is being done for just in case anything really serious ever occurred.

thatmariolover · 02-17-2005, 02:39 PM

Yeah, I've had no problems with mine ever. But I ordered one anyway

You know, I had some major issues getting my serial number. The black ink they used rubs right off so the last 5 digits of my SN was illegible. I had to call their hotline and play with the automated voice for ten minutes before I figured out how to get to a live representative. But after that it was smooth sailing, Cindy was very helpful

GameMaster · 02-17-2005, 04:37 PM

Tsk tsk tsk

Dangerous power cords = Lack of effort in producing a quality gaming machine.

Even though I'm disappointed, I'll let is slide since this is only the first offense.

Acebot44 · 02-17-2005, 11:35 PM

I havent had any problem yet, so whatever. Not worried.

gekko · 02-18-2005, 06:04 PM

Does your Xbox.com account keep your Xbox serial number viewable?

I'd like to order one, but my stuff in on the other side of the world. I'm just wondering, I don't want to waste all of my alloted time on this computer trying to find out if my Xbox.com account has my SN if it's not there.