Sparking iPods

A government agency in Japan is investigating reports of a sparking iPod. A first generation iPod Nano owner claims that the device began to emit sparks while it was recharging. The claim occurred on January 8, 2008, somewhere near Tokyo¹.

Fast Facts

1. Model Investigated: MA099J/A
2. Incident occurred in January 2008
3. Nanos are powered by a lithium-ion battery
4. Investigating Agency: Ministry of Trade and Economy
5. First generation Nanos debuted September 2005²
6. Nanos got a total redesign in 2007
7. Related iPod issue: Exploding iPods

Stern Warning

As an update to Japan's inquiry into sparking iPods, Engadget reports through their translation that a warning has been issued to Apple Japan for failing to report the sparking iPod immediately after the event transpired.³ Apple Japan will handle the investigation into the sparking iPods. On August 19, 2008, Apple released a statement that they are acknowledging the defect in first generation iPod and will issue replacement units — "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."⁴ In the recall, over 400,000 Apple products could be affected in Japan alone.¹

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