Macbook pro magsafe power adapter - cord melted

Has anyone had the cord on their power adapter burn or melt through? I've had my Macbook Pro for 3+ years and taken great care of it. I experienced the battery bulge issues and has two batteries replaced under AppleCare. I came home yesterday to find this:
http://picasaweb.google.com/jdgrif/MacbookProPowerAdapter?feat=directlink
Any ideas?
I realize I'm outside of my AppleCare now but I still find this alarming.
Thanks.
-JG

I would take MBP & Magsafe to your local Apple Store or AASP. Otherwise, see the following KB Articles;
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1713 *Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters*
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1414 *Portable Computers: Troubleshooting power adapters*
Good luck!
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