Microsoft announces Surface Pro power cord recall

Microsoft revealed earlier this week that the company is recalling a number of power cords following overheating concerns. If you bought a Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2, or Surface Pro 3 in the US or Canada before March 15th then you can apply now for a free cord replacement. If you purchased a device outside of the US or Canada before July 15th then it's also affected by the recall. Microsoft's latest Surface Pro 4 is unaffected.

"While there are no reports of serious injury, a small number of our customers have reported this issue and we are taking action to address by making free replacement cords available to all eligible customers," says a Microsoft spokesperson.

The replacement affects the AC power cord that connects to a power...

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