http://www.macrumors.com/2008/08/19/overheating-ipod-nano-and-frayed-magsafe-replacements/

Apple has issued a statement and a knowledge base article addressing two separate support issues that may require replacement.

The first issue received publicity today surrounding a Japanese report that certain iPod nanos may be a fire risk.

Japan on Tuesday warned users of Apple iPod nanos of a potential fire risk after two new instances in which the popular portable music players overheated.

This appears to only affect the first generation (tall rectangular) iPod nanos. Apple quickly released a statement today acknowledging the problem:

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.

Any first generation iPod nano customers with any battery overheating issues or issues should contact AppleCare for replacement.

The second issue is one that with regard to fraying MagSafe power adapters that have been used in the MacBook and MacBook Pros. This issue has received some publicity amongst support forums. Apple has posted a knowledge base article indicating that affected customers may be eligible for replacement even if your adapter is out-of-warranty.

You may notice a separation of the white insulation on the magnetic end of the MagSafe adapter. Under continued use, the cable may discolor and the rubber molding may become deformed.

Affected customers should visit a local Apple Store for evaluation and replacement.

http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5j8-0iJyw6RKjuz89Qb5Jv7bWElFQ


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well this isnt good. i have a first generation nano (or at least I think I do)....and now its a fire hazard. I dont use it that much so hopefully it wont catch fire. I only use it when its connected to my docking station and I dont play it for that long at a time, so I should be ok. I know they are much improved since those versions.

i wouldn't be worried about it. not all the 1st gens have this problem

well this isn't good

obviously it's not good, but at least Apple is doing something about it

yeah i know, it doesn't seem like you see microsoft do this

well, for one, microsoft isn't a hardware company

well yeah, they do make mp3 players 2

well yeah, they do make mp3 players 2

yes, they do make the zune. but that's about it

yeah, i just don't see microsoft having a recall of their zunes if something like this happens

they wouldn't have a choice but to have a recall. they had one with some xbox 360's

thats true.

yeah, but it's still good to see apple doing this

not good

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