Probe sparked by fiery Apple iPod nano

In what appears to be a slight overreaction to an isolated case, an investigation has been launched into the safety of the iPod nano.

The investigation is focused on a particular lithium ion battery in model number MA099J/A, after the claims surfaced in Japan. A nano produced some sparks whilst charging, and the resultant seriousness with which the complaint is being handled might be more a result of fears about lithium ion batteries and laptop fires than specific concerns about iPod safety.

Around 425,000 iPods of that particular model have arrived in Japan courtesy of Apple; although it's as yet unclear how many of these are actually in consumer hands, the model was discontinued two years ago so if this were more than an isolated incident other reports surely would have come to light by now?

[via Daily Mail]

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