Japan warns of iPod fires
A rare defect in the first generation iPod nano is causing a consumer scare in Japan.
The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is warning users after an investigation found that the player had been responsible for at least three fires. No major injuries were reported in any of the incidents.
The problem lies within the battery unit for the player. Certain units can be prone to overheating which can then lead to a fire. The issue is not believed to affect any other iPod models or later generations of the nano. Apple is trying to ease the fears of customers worried that their iPods may be the next to combust. The company said in a statement to the Wall Street Journal that the defect has been traced back to a single supplier and is only present .001 per cent of the first generation nano model.
