Microsoft is recalling power cords on 14.1 million Xbox consoles worldwide, following reports of injuries due to defective electric components.
The company announced the recall on Thursday, saying it is aimed at protecting the consoles from electrical component failures that can pose a fire hazard. So far such failures have been reported in 30 consoles worldwide, causing minor injury or property damage, Microsoft said. Seven customers reported burn to their hands.
In rest of the cases, the defect caused smoke damage or minor damage to a carpet or entertainment center. The recall covers Xbox consoles manufactured before Oct. 23, 2003 in all regions except continental Europe. In Europe, consoles made before Jan. 13, 2004, will need a replacement cord, the company said.
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The company announced the recall on Thursday, saying it is aimed at protecting the consoles from electrical component failures that can pose a fire hazard. So far such failures have been reported in 30 consoles worldwide, causing minor injury or property damage, Microsoft said. Seven customers reported burn to their hands.
In rest of the cases, the defect caused smoke damage or minor damage to a carpet or entertainment center. The recall covers Xbox consoles manufactured before Oct. 23, 2003 in all regions except continental Europe. In Europe, consoles made before Jan. 13, 2004, will need a replacement cord, the company said.
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Full Press Statement:
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - February 16th, 2005 - The Mozilla Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving choice and promoting innovation on the Internet, today announced its award-winning Firefox browser has been downloaded more than 25 million times, fueled by consumers' demand for a faster, safer Internet experience. Released less than 100-days-ago Firefox has quickly become the browser of choice, offering user-friendly features such as tabbed browsing, built-in pop-up blocking and live bookmarks.
The Mozilla Foundation further announced that Spread Firefox, the volunteer advocacy group charged with promoting the browser around the world, has grown to more than 70,000 members. Spread Firefox was developed on the same model as the open source software itself – enlist passionate and talented individuals, each of whom bring unique and diverse experience to the project.
"Twenty five million Firefox downloads is a significant achievement, and we see that number continuing to grow," said Mitchell Baker, president of the Mozilla Foundation. "Firefox is being rapidly adopted by the mainstream, with this audience embracing Firefox as a more user-friendly web browsing solution."
Mozilla Foundation volunteers have translated the software into 28 different languages, ensuring consumers around the world have equal access to the Firefox browser.
well better be safe than sorry
free is free
There have only been 30 cases WORLDWIDE though. It's pretty unlikely that most of us will be affected.
Xbox News: http://www.xbox.com/en-us/news/default.htm
ABC and a half!
krazeguy!
The king of one word answers and blaspheming anything that isn't Nintendo
ABC and a half!
that is the most expensive way to track something ever!!!!!!
and hmm let's say our product poses a fire hazard just to know where they are...bad PR
stupid people and their rumor starting (whoever did it)
Update: nevermind, it's because I clicked on the link from here which directed me to the US site.
i'll be sure to tell all my friends who own x-box.
(I assume your still at school due to the fact that your 'mom' can still scare you...)
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