WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Microsoft-Recalls-AC-Power-Cords-for-Surface-Pro-Devices
Recall Summary
Name of Product: AC Power cords
Hazard: The power cords can overheat, posing fire or shock hazards.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should unplug and stop using the recalled power cords and contact Microsoft for a free replacement AC power cord.
Consumer Contact: Microsoft toll-free at 855-327-7780 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.microsoft.com and click on Support, then Surface Support, then All Surface Support, then see Power Cords for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 2.25 million (in addition, about 190,000 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves AC power cords sold with Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2 and Surface Pro 3 computers before March 15, 2015. Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 devices have a black case with the product name on the back of the device toward the bottom. Surface Pro 3 computers have a silver case. This recall also involves accessory power supply units that include an AC power cord sold separately before March 15, 2015. The recalled power cords do not have a 3/4-inch sleeve on the cord on the end that connects to the power supply.
Incidents/Injuries: Microsoft has received 56 reports of AC cords overheating and emitting flames and five reports of electrical shock to consumers.
Sold at: Microsoft stores, Best Buy, Costco and other stores nationwide, and online at www.microsoft.com, from February 2013 through March 15, 2015 for between $800 and $2,000 for the Surface Pro computer and between $64 and $80 for the power supply unit sold separately.
Importer/Distributor: Microsoft Corp., of Redmond, Wash.
Manufactured in: China, Taiwan, U.K.
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/56754r-eng.php.
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