Microsoft recalls nearly 2.3 million Surface Pro power cords.

Reuters (2/2) reports that the US Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced that Microsoft is recalling nearly 2.25 million AC power cords shipped with the Surface Pro tablet following 56 reports that the cords overheat and catch fire, and five reports of customers receiving electric shocks.

        The AP (2/2) adds that the recall will affect AC power cords for the Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2, and Surface Pro 3 tablets sold before March 15. Microsoft will offer customers replacements cords free of cost.