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August 19, 2008

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Two iPod nanos in Japan scorch straw mats, govt investigates

Posted Aug. 19, ’08, 11:50 AM PT by Cyrus Farivar
Category | iPod

firstgennano.jpgApparently that problem that Japan had earlier this year with iPods sparking never quite got resolved.

Hiroyuki Yoshitsune, an official from the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said today that while there were no injuries in the two latest incidents of iPod nano-related fires, the government is investigating claims that there may be defects in the lithium-ion battery that powers these iPods.

Reports The Associated Press:

Yoshitsune said the two latest cases involved an iPod Nano, model number MA099, which singed nearby paper in August, and model MA005, which burned a Japanese traditional “tatami” mat, in January. Both players were twisted out of shape from the heat and became unusable, he said.

Apparently these ones heated up pretty bad while being recharged. But remember kids, only you can prevent tatami mat iPod fires.

Update:Apple has released a statement saying that the fires are being caused by faulty batteries from a particular supplier, though the problem is extremely rare.


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