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Microsoft recalls Surface power cords

Microsoft is recalling the power cords for some Surface Pro tablets in the US following 56 reported incidents of cords overheating and emitting flames.

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Microsoft is recalling about 2.44 million AC power cords for its Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2, and Surface Pro 3 computers sold in the US before March 15, 2015 because of a potential fire hazard.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission says users have reported 56 incidents of the cords overheating and emitting flames, and five incidents where the cords gave users an electric shock.

Microsoft is offering free replacements for the cords. Consumers can get more information by visiting www.surface.com/powercord

Last week, Apple recalled some two-pronged AC power adapters sold for use in continental Europe, Argentina, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea, saying that the plugs could break and cause an electric shock.


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