XBox power cord recall

[DingDingDao]

Reposted from hot deals, but I thought it was important enough, and some people don't go into hot deals.

Microsoft is recalling power cords from Xboxes manufactured before a certain date. Apparently they can cause fire issues.

CNN Article

XBox Website (link is a frame on upper right side)

 

[rh71]

oh great... i have version 1 from December 01.

EDIT>> Process is easy enough .. place free order on website, wait 2-4 weeks. Good job MS.

Thx for the headsup.

 

[NakaNaka]

I have an original xbox (launch date) and I honestly don't know if I'm going to get a new one. Sending it back to Microsoft would probably take a long time.

 

[RagingBITCH]

Originally posted by: NakaNaka
I have an original xbox (launch date) and I honestly don't know if I'm going to get a new one. Sending it back to Microsoft would probably take a long time.

Um, since when do you send it back?

Affected customers can request a new power cord free of charge via the Web site, Xbox.com (http:/www.xbox.com), or by calling toll-free numbers in their respective countries.

Microsoft said customers would get replacement cords within 2-4 weeks from the time of order, and in the interim it advised users to turn off their Xboxes when not in use.

And who the F leaves their XBox on 24/7 like a computer? *scratches head*

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: NakaNaka
I have an original xbox (launch date) and I honestly don't know if I'm going to get a new one. Sending it back to Microsoft would probably take a long time.

Doesn't look like you'll have to send the old one back.

 

[NakaNaka]

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: NakaNaka
I have an original xbox (launch date) and I honestly don't know if I'm going to get a new one. Sending it back to Microsoft would probably take a long time.

Doesn't look like you'll have to send the old one back.

Oh good. I didn't read it carefully, I just assumed they would want verification that you had an old one or something. My bad.

 

[mcvickj]

You don't have to send the old one back. I have an Xbox from Jan 02. The process was very easy.

 

[Antisocial Virge]

I wonder if it has something to do with how its loose going into the powersupplies. I've had to resolder a few powersupplies cause of that. It will launch sparks pretty good also when that happens.

 

[dabuddha]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH

Originally posted by: NakaNaka
I have an original xbox (launch date) and I honestly don't know if I'm going to get a new one. Sending it back to Microsoft would probably take a long time.

Um, since when do you send it back?

Affected customers can request a new power cord free of charge via the Web site, Xbox.com (http:/www.xbox.com), or by calling toll-free numbers in their respective countries.

Microsoft said customers would get replacement cords within 2-4 weeks from the time of order, and in the interim it advised users to turn off their Xboxes when not in use.

And who the F leaves their XBox on 24/7 like a computer? *scratches head*

A lot of people do.

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: NakaNaka

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: NakaNaka
I have an original xbox (launch date) and I honestly don't know if I'm going to get a new one. Sending it back to Microsoft would probably take a long time.

Doesn't look like you'll have to send the old one back.

Oh good. I didn't read it carefully, I just assumed they would want verification that you had an old one or something. My bad.

You could've taken the 2 secs to check what the website wanted... just a serial # and manufacture date.

They really should use an alternate word besides recall...

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
And who the F leaves their XBox on 24/7 like a computer? *scratches head*

Apparently, the people who suffered minor burns and carpet scorchings....

 

[CrazyCoolDealz]

Originally posted by: NakaNaka
I have an original xbox (launch date) and I honestly don't know if I'm going to get a new one. Sending it back to Microsoft would probably take a long time.

same here.
hate the idea of being without it.

 

[snoopdoug1]

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Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
And who the F leaves their XBox on 24/7 like a computer? *scratches head*

The people who use it like a computer maybe? RE: XBMP/Linux distros

 

[pyonir]

thanks for the heads up. I have a couple friends that have older xbox's and will need to replace theirs. I know one guy leaves his on all the time. :Q

 

[bibbyking]

hmmm, i guess i should start turning the thing off at night.

 

[purbeast0]

funny because my xbox power supply actually did get fried ...

i was playing and smelled a wierd smell. it was coming from my xbox. then suddenly my xbox cut off. after jiggling the power supply around for a while, it worked again. this went on for about 2 weeks getting worse and worse, and i started to hear little "pops" like if something was sparking inside my xbox. it then cut off for its final time.

i opened my xbox ,and the power supply was fried and had melted some of the plastic inside my xbox. i ordered a new one off ebay for $20 and haven't had probs since. i think i'll be getting a new cord though since its free

 

[microAmp]

Thanks had to do it for my 2001-11-11 manufacture date.

 

[digdugdogg]

Thanks, I'll have to do this when I get home.

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: Doug3737
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Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
And who the F leaves their XBox on 24/7 like a computer? *scratches head*

The people who use it like a computer maybe? RE: XBMP/Linux distros

Well that's not what it was designed for, was it. You mod it, then that's your problem.

 

[dabuddha]

Originally posted by: JackBurton

Originally posted by: Doug3737
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Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
And who the F leaves their XBox on 24/7 like a computer? *scratches head*

The people who use it like a computer maybe? RE: XBMP/Linux distros

Well that's not what it was designed for, was it. You mod it, then that's your problem.

We fail to see your point. RagingBITCH asked a question. Doug3737 answered his question.

 

[spliffstar69]

nevermind i see it now

 

[pyonir]

Originally posted by: JackBurton

Originally posted by: Doug3737
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Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
And who the F leaves their XBox on 24/7 like a computer? *scratches head*

The people who use it like a computer maybe? RE: XBMP/Linux distros

Well that's not what it was designed for, was it. You mod it, then that's your problem.

My friend didn't mod his, he just leaves it on for long periods of time. You don't have to mod it to get the the cable to fry.

 

[LordSnailz]

Thanks for the headups!

 

[Yossarian]

WTF! Microsoft wants me to DIAF!!!

 

[RagingBITCH]

Originally posted by: dabuddha

Originally posted by: JackBurton

Originally posted by: Doug3737
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Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
And who the F leaves their XBox on 24/7 like a computer? *scratches head*

The people who use it like a computer maybe? RE: XBMP/Linux distros

Well that's not what it was designed for, was it. You mod it, then that's your problem.

We fail to see your point. RagingBITCH asked a question. Doug3737 answered his question.

I dunno, I've thrown Linux on mine and turned it off after I was done usingit. I guess I still consider it solely a video gaming console as opposed to a mini PC.