http://replacements.webprogram.com/en-us/faqs.asp#Q-1

Apparently, certain X-boxes have a faulty power cord. Check yours and see.

Yeah, I heard about that in the news the other day. I wonder if anyone who had their house incinerated by their Xbox can sue Bill Gates.

My nephew has my launch day bought XBox now...i never had any problems with it and neither did he but i'm forwarding the info to my sister(i got an e-mail today confirming this with the explanations)so she can order the new cord...it's free anyway so why take the chance...

It's been awhile since I've posted, so I'd like too say hey to everyone again.

But anyway, thanks for the link. It looks like my xbox needed a new power cord, so I went and ordered one.
I've never had problems with it in the past, but oh well.