Microsoft announces Xbox power cord recall

Due to 30 cited incidents worldwide of Xbox power cords causing minor injury or property damage, Microsoft has taken a precautionary action and decided to replace all 14.1 million Xbox power cords worldwide.

The new replacement power cords are being designed to protect consumers and their Xbox consoles from the documented electrical failures that pose a fire hazard. Although the likelihood of a defect is minimal, less than 1 in 10,000 consoles, Microsoft has said they will replace the cords which can cause console or cord damage.

Recorded instances of the defect are 7 cases of customers having reported burns to their hands, and 23 incidents of customers reporting smoke or minor damage to their property. All Xbox consoles outside of Europe manufactured before October 23, 2003 require the replacement. In Europe, all consoles manufactured before January 13, 2004 require the update.

Commenting on the matter is Robbie Bach, senior Vice President of the Home & Entertainment Division at Microsoft, "This is a preventative step we