Apple to Replace Faulty First Gen iPod nanos
Posted by Dave on August 19, 2008 at 1:42 pm PST
In a statement made Tuesday following a Japanese investigation, Apple has attributed the problem of overheating iPods to faulty batteries, and is willing to replace the device.
While it seems that the problem has been occurring in extremely rare cases, a report has been set in place to identify the cause of first generation iPod nanos sold between September of 2005 and December of 2006 becoming hot enough to scorch paper. Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has been investigating three separate instances of iPod failure that had led to minor burns.
Apple has noted,
“Apple has determined that in very rare cases batteries in first generation iPod nanos sold between September 2005 and December 2006 can overheat causing failure and deformation of the iPod nano. Apple has received very few reports of such incidents (less than 0.001 percent of first generation iPod nano units), which have been traced back to a single battery supplier. There have been no reports of serious injuries or property damage, and no reports of incidents for any other iPod nano model.
Any first generation iPod nano customers who have experienced their battery overheating should contact AppleCare for a replacement. Any other customers who have concerns about their first generation iPod nano battery should also contact AppleCare.”
Additionally, we have covered some recent rumors regarding the next generation of iPod nanos that make soon make an appearance. They claim it will sport a taller screen, similar in style to the Microsoft Zune.
