The potential for the power cords on some Microsoft Surface Pro tablets to cause fire and electric shock has led to a recall.

The AC power cords being recalled were sold with the Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2 and Surface Pro 3 computers before March 15, 2015, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on its website.

The recall also covers the power supply units with AC power cords sold as accessories before March 15, 2015.

Close to 2.25 million AC power cords in the U.S. are being recalled by Microsoft. The company will issue a free replacement. The CPSC noted that close to 190,000 power cords were also sold in Canada.

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