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Product Recall Number: 16-089

Why was AC Power cords recalled?

The power cords can overheat, posing fire or shock hazards.

AC Power cords
Here's product recall specific data for AC Power cords.

  • Product Recall Number: 16-089

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2016-02-02

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: AC Power cords

  • Description: The AC power cords for Pro, Pro 2 & Pro 3 tablets can overheat, posing fire or shock hazards to consumers.

  • Hazard Description: The power cords can overheat, posing fire or shock hazards.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 2.25 million (in addition, about 190,000 were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: Microsoft has received 56 reports of AC cords overheating and emitting flames and five reports of electrical shock to consumers.

  • Remedy: Consumers should unplug and stop using the recalled power cords and contact Microsoft for a free replacement AC power cord.

  • 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.

  • Importers: Microsoft Corp., of Redmond, Wash

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Microsoft Corp., of Redmond, Wash

  • Manufactured In: China, Taiwan, U.K.

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed