Microsoft Corp. offered to replace the power cords for about 70% of the Xbox video game devices it has sold after reports of fires that caused minor burns and property damage.

The recall involves over 2-million A-C power cords in the U.S. sold separately with an accessory power supply, and with all models of Microsoft Surface Pro computers sold before March 15, 2015.

Microsoft recalls Surface Pro power cords over fire risk. by James Risley on January 19, 2016 at 12:06 pm January 21, 2016 at 8:32 am. Share Tweet Share Reddit Email. Sign up for GeekWire's email ...

WASHINGTON, DC-The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Tuesday Microsoft is recalling more than 2 million AC power cords. The recall involves AC power cords sold with Microsoft Surface ...

Microsoft Corp. will replace the power cords on 14.1 million Xboxes worldwide after 30 reports of minor damage caused by the video game consoles.Thursday’s announcement affects North American ...

According to Microsoft, when these cords are wound to tight, twisted, or pinched over a long time, there is a tendency for the cord to overheat. But not all power cords are created equal.

— -- Microsoft said today it will replace power cords for some users of its Surface Pro line of computers after "a very small proportion" of customers reported issues with overheating. "As a ...

Microsoft is recalling power cords on 14.1 million Xbox consoles worldwide, following reports of injuries due to defective electrical components. The company announced the recall on Thursday, ...

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The recall affects 2.25 million AC power cords sold along with Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2 and Surface Pro 3 computers before March 15, 2015. More CPSC Recall Info.

Microsoft is recalling about 2.44 million of its Surface tablet power cords because of the risk of fire or electrical shocks, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Tuesday.