X-box Power cord hazard

Posted by: Anonymous

X-box Power cord hazard - 23/02/05 04:48 PM

Some X-box power cords are being recalled because of fire hazards. Put in your serial number and x-box b-day and find out if you need a new one.

If you do they send it too you free of charge.

http://replacements.webprogram.com/en-us/programoverview.asp
Posted by: gmaxis

Re: X-box Power cord hazard - 23/02/05 10:57 PM

I think it applies to earlier built boxes. Mine was manufactured in '04 and didn't require a power cord change.
Posted by: Anonymous

Re: X-box Power cord hazard - 24/02/05 06:45 AM

nah. it's mainly for those damn europeans. Ever seen their electric plugs? It's like you just take two wires, strip 'em, and stick them in the wall.

That, and the wiring in a lot of old-europe wouldn't meet any sort of code....

I'm surprised more things don't catch fire or explode over there...
Posted by: sdx

Re: X-box Power cord hazard - 24/02/05 06:57 AM

already recieved mine, no big deal.

-sdx
Posted by: Paul H

Re: X-box Power cord hazard - 04/03/05 09:21 AM

Ordered mine so should be on the way
Posted by: TremorX

Re: X-box Power cord hazard - 04/03/05 01:53 PM

I got the letter, but I like to live dangerously.
Posted by: Anonymous

Re: X-box Power cord hazard - 04/03/05 02:07 PM

Got mine in the mail the other day. It has a mini breaker built in to the plug. Very nice, though I don't feel any safer.