Submitted by: kirkland on Thursday February 17th, 2005 at 02:29 PM EST

Microsoft said on Thursday it will recall 14.1 million power cords for its Xbox video game console after a defect gave some users minor singe burns and scorched carpets.

The recall covers all Xbox consoles made for Europe before Jan. 13, 2004, and worldwide consoles made before Oct. 23, 2003. The company declined to say who manufactured the defective units but said it was accepting responsibility for the problem. Microsoft also declined to comment on what the replacement program would cost the company, other than characterizing it as a "significant investment."

Users with the defective console power cord can request a new one online at Xbox.com