Report: Microsoft recalling overheating Surface Pro chargers

The Microsoft Surface success story has taken a bit of a twist

Microsoft will, according to Channelnomics Europe voluntarily recall chargers for the Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2 and Surface Pro 3. The power supply adapters, which connect to the tablet/laptop hybrid via magnets, can apparently get damaged if they are "sharply or repeatedly bent... [or] tightly wrapped," according to a statement given to Channelnomics Europe by Microsoft.

As Microsoft gets its mojo back, the Surface Pro line has been a particularly bright spot. Last year, the company reported big growth in Surface Pro sales (117%) on the strength of its Surface Pro 3 launch and last fall it rolled out both the Surface Pro 4 and innovative Surface Book. There is the potential that there are millions of Surface Pro chargers in customers' hands right now. Read more...