Apple recalls first-generation iPod nano not have to use

Apple calls users of the first generation iPod nano on to their device to not use because some models may overheat. The manufacturer will start a worldwide omruilactie for the respective music players.

It comes to iPod nanos of the first generation that, between september 2005 and december 2006 have been sold. The batteries of these models can, according to Apple ‘in very rare cases overheat and the players would then also constitute a security risk. According to Apple, the chance of incidents, the greater the battery’s age.

The manufacturer from Cupertino offers the possibility on nano-models to exchange it for a ‘replacement unit’. A check of the serial number should reveal whether models of users are eligible. Then six weeks after Apple the player has received a new model to look forward to.

More than a year ago, Apple also already has a program for iPod nano’s due to oververhittingsverschijnselen, but then only in Japan. There would be 27 incidents of the device have taken place, including six brandgevallen and four cases of light injuries. At the time, called the Japanese government’s late response to Apple’s ‘reprehensible’. It is not known whether also outside Japan, similar incidents with the iPod nano have occurred.


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