Yosemite profile manager shortening computer names and serials

If I prepare a placeholder in Yosemite profile manager, it shortens computer names and serials.
I've added and removed the placeholder and the names and serials are getting smaller, to a point they are only one letter long now.
Somehow, it suspect may be linked to the form fill feature but even if I try to type all, the placeholder names and serials shorten every time.
Ever seen or solved that?
François.

I cleared Safari Form Filling in Safari > Preferences > Auto Fill > Other Forms, selected example.com, clear button and closed preferences.
I went back to profile Manager, create the place holder again and all is good now.
François

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