PLAYSTATION®2 (MODEL # SCPH-70011 and 70012) AC ADAPTOR REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

Please note: This program does not apply to the PSone or the PSP systems.

Sony Computer Entertainment America, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission, is voluntarily replacing PlayStation 2 (Model# SCPH-70011 and 70012) AC Adaptors (SCPH-70100) free of charge. The affected AC Adaptors were packaged with the SCPH-70011 and 70012 models of the PlayStation®2 entertainment system sold after October 2004. Only AC Adaptors identified with a serial number that begins with the prefix ”F3” within a certain date range are included in this replacement program.

To verify whether or not your PlayStation 2 console requires a replacement AC Adaptor, you will need the following information:

    * PlayStation 2 model number
    * PlayStation 2 barcode number
    * AC Adaptor Manufacturer
    * AC Adaptor Date of Manufacture

SOURCE:http://www.us.playstation.com/Adaptor/default.aspx

Sony also set up the international site, so that you can get it no matter where you live or what language you speak. Also the wizard is a bit easier and nicer to use, imo.
http://www.ps2ac.com

I know people who bought the PS2 slimline in its early days (including Carltos Cool who is a member of this forum) who were particularly effected. Anyway it is probably for the best if you own a PS2 of any variety to check it out.

This is similar to the problem that people had with their XBOX power chords...

I got a free power cable...

i don't even have a ps2...

I got it even though my one is fine haha.