Rocky M, NC READ THIS POSSIBLE FIRE HAZZARD X-BOX

I just recieved this email from microsoft (cut and paste)

MICROSOFT ANNOUNCES POWER CORD REPLACEMENT FOR XBOX

Dear Xbox Customer:

I am writing to provide you with information about a free power cord replacement program for Xbox.

Microsoft has chosen to replace the power cords on Xbox consoles manufactured before October 23, 2003. Our records indicate that you may own one of these consoles.

We are providing replacement power cords because component failure in a small number of consoles - fewer than 1 in 10,000 - has caused burning inside the console or melting of the power cord where it connects to the console.

Microsoft has designed the replacement power cords to protect you and your Xbox from these component failures and a potential fire hazard.

Check the manufacture date on the bottom of your console. No action is necessary if your console was manufactured on or after October 23, 2003.

If your console was manufactured before October 23, 2003, go to www.xbox.com and click on Power Cord Replacement for Xbox to get a free replacement power cord. If you are unable to access this website, please call 1-866-271-0450.

Your new cord should arrive in two to four weeks. Until you receive and install your replacement power cord, turn off your Xbox when it's not in use.

We appreciate your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Robbie Bach
Senior Vice President, Home & Entertainment Division
Microsoft Corporation

 

Thanks for posting that. I'm really bad about leaving mine on at night when I'm done with it and now I see it was manufactured in 2001.

 

Mine is one of them.....
I'll Have to give them a call...

 

Mine was one as well....

 

I had better check mine, but I didnt think that the HALO version X-Boxes would fall into that time frame. Not sure, though.

 

Called Last Night... Got mine on the way...

 

killer dude, maybe you will get some kewl looking one for the trouble hehe. and riff the only diffrence between the halo edition and the regular is the casing, so you could still have the same faulty cord. pluss better safe than cooked

 

True, but I think that the HALO ones were made after that. But I got to remember to check when I get home. I keep forgetting.

 

I got my cord yesterday and it was HUGE... at least the plug is anyways.

 

Mine was made in February of 2004, so I am good to go.

 

I got my cord yesterday and it was HUGE... at least the plug is anyways.

Jeez! You aren't kidding. I just got mine too. The only thing missing is the electric car that you attach to it.

 

Got my cord in yesterday...

 

I'm jealous. I want a cord. Do you have to have an XBox to get them to send you one?

 

My cord was cut a LONG time ago.

 

An obligatory "Oh, MY!" really should be inserted in here somewhere, I think.

 

I thought this thread was about "The Dukes of Hazzard"...