Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel Malfunction
Microsoft is taking precautionary measures for its Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel after reports of malfunction of the AC/DC power supply adapter. The adapter is known to overheat, causing the device to release smoke. Although this problem isn’t widespread, Microsoft is still offering a retrofit replacement, and is urging all owners to stop using the AC/DC adapter immediately.
There have been no reported incidences of fire, personal injury or property damage resulting from the component failure in the wheel. Owners can continue to operate the Wireless Racing Wheel through battery operation while waiting to receive the retrofit replacement.
Owners of the Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel should visit www.xbox.com/support or call Microsoft at (800) 4MY-XBOX (469-9269) to register for the free retrofit. Instructions will be provided with the retrofit. Microsoft is notifying and will be coordinating its response activities with the relevant regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This may affect delivery dates.
August 23, 2007 at 11:59 am | Hardware, Xbox |
