Xbox the Bad, over 14 million power cables recalled
{embed="video-games/dpadz-ads"}Well the news is all over the place. Microsoft is recalling over 14 million Xbox power cables due to a potential fire hazard. The cables get hot enough that they can potentially start a fire. Microsoft’s suggestion, turn off the machine when you’re not using it. Gee, that’s something new for home entertainment isn’t it? Perhaps television and stereo manufacturers will give out warnings to consumers to turn off their gear unless they return home to a bright orange blaze in their living room. “Oh honey, did you remember to turn off the stove before we left on vacation. Yup. How about the fireplace? Sure did. Did you turn off the Xbox? OH MY GAWD, we’ll have to turn back before our place gets torched!”
Here’s the link to Microsoft’s site where you can get a replacement.
Worthplaying has a long list of toll free telephone numbers where you can call MS directly for a replacement. Thanks guys.
In case you missed the details here’s a good synopsis of the whole debacle.
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