iPod Nano caught on fire in Japan

meth0dical · 03-12-2008, 02:12 PM

Japan is investigating a potential defect in an early generation iPod nano after one of the players reportedly emitted sparks while recharging.

Japan's trade and economy ministry said local authorities are investigating to find out if a defect affects the lithium-ion batteries installed within the device.

The event took place in January in Tokyo. Apple reported the problem to the ministry, no one was injured in the incident.

Apple Japan must now find out what caused the fire and report back to the government. Associated Press reveals the affected iPod nano had the model number MA099J/A.

Apple has shipped about 425,000 units of the affected model in Japan. The model was discontinued in September 2006.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,143356/article.html

MemphisMasenko · 03-12-2008, 02:15 PM

Wow I'm surprised that my old iPod 20GB with a black and white screen hasn't done that.
Sucks for them
I would think that its Japan they have all the latest stuff before us you know?

Jon · 03-12-2008, 02:26 PM

Spontaneous combustion.

dustin_ds3000 · 03-12-2008, 02:31 PM

yeah i read about this a couple of days ago on techspot. i would really hate for my zune to do that

AquaToad · 03-12-2008, 02:34 PM

hahahahahahahahahahahaha. sucks for apple. did the japanese guy sue?

Tobososlow · 03-12-2008, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AquaToad

hahahahahahahahahahahaha. sucks for apple. did the japanese guy sue?

Probably not, that's Japan, not America.

nathanlawliet · 03-12-2008, 02:43 PM

Hahaha! This is music to my ears. Finally, the Apple fanboys have something of theirs overheat.

This proves Zune is more reliable than iPod.

Chri(Z)tian · 03-12-2008, 03:19 PM

Yes My Prayer Has Been Answered!!! This time I'll pray for all the ipods to go on fire....*makes a sinister look*. No but seriously that sucks, just goes on fire while charging...another reason to not buy a ipod. But I guess if your cold and want some more heat in the house.. Go buy an ipod plug it in and let it charge, while having some wooden sticks already under it. Then Bam! Instant bonfire. Then you can start singing some campfire songs with some friends... so I guess it's not a bad thing really.

dark_nes666 · 03-12-2008, 04:28 PM

About time, now there's another point for Zunes.

Alex · 03-12-2008, 06:08 PM

AHA!
proof zune wins
im am glad i have a zune because i was going to get the first gen nano

stkr · 03-12-2008, 06:51 PM

There are reports about an iPod Touch burning through it's screen and a desk as well. Apple needs to get to the bottom of this. It obviously has something to do with the battery, but whatever it is, they should hurry and figure it out before this becomes "big" news.

ramz09 · 03-12-2008, 08:09 PM

haha damn ipoods. they think they are soo good... then boom they catch on fire, lol

BNback · 03-14-2008, 03:36 PM

See ... and this is why these stupid things are called iPoods because like poo they catch on fire and smell freaking horrible. ROFL

133794m3r · 03-15-2008, 10:02 AM

Haha that's what you get for using a Apple product.

03-12-2008, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
meth0dical Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 561 Reputation: 43 $zB: 338 Donate	iPod Nano caught on fire in Japan Japan is investigating a potential defect in an early generation iPod nano after one of the players reportedly emitted sparks while recharging. Japan's trade and economy ministry said local authorities are investigating to find out if a defect affects the lithium-ion batteries installed within the device. The event took place in January in Tokyo. Apple reported the problem to the ministry, no one was injured in the incident. Apple Japan must now find out what caused the fire and report back to the government. Associated Press reveals the affected iPod nano had the model number MA099J/A. Apple has shipped about 425,000 units of the affected model in Japan. The model was discontinued in September 2006. http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,143356/article.html __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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AquaToad Zune Guardian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 722 Reputation: 25 $zB: 423 Donate	hahahahahahahahahahahaha. sucks for apple. did the japanese guy sue? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Thanks Man.!

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nathanlawliet Super Zuner² Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 3,554 Reputation: 62 $zB: 392 Donate	Hahaha! This is music to my ears. Finally, the Apple fanboys have something of theirs overheat. This proves Zune is more reliable than iPod. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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03-12-2008, 04:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
dark_nes666 Experienced Zuner Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 171 Reputation: 12 $zB: 26 Donate	About time, now there's another point for Zunes.

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stkr 'Keep Moving Forward...' Jr. Staff GFX Crew Elite Zuner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: United States Posts: 2,312 Reputation: 231 $zB: 1826 Donate Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	There are reports about an iPod Touch burning through it's screen and a desk as well. Apple needs to get to the bottom of this. It obviously has something to do with the battery, but whatever it is, they should hurry and figure it out before this becomes "big" news. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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ramz09 Experienced Zuner Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 150 Reputation: 10 $zB: 50 Donate	haha damn ipoods. they think they are soo good... then boom they catch on fire, lol __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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BNback Experienced Zuner Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 111 Reputation: 21 $zB: 7 Donate	See ... and this is why these stupid things are called iPoods because like poo they catch on fire and smell freaking horrible. ROFL

03-15-2008, 10:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
133794m3r Super Zuner Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: On the interenet. Posts: 1,956 Reputation: 40 $zB: 2143 Donate	Haha that's what you get for using a Apple product.

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