iPod Nano, one of the most popular devices in Apple's line of mobile
electronics and personal music & video players, is now being
recalled. Japan's industry ministry has ordered Apple to report on
measures it will take regarding cases of its iPod Nano music player
overheating and catching fire, an official said Thursday.
Yahoo! News provides us with more information on this important recall notification and safety information:
Overheating of the 2005 iPod Nano while charging has caused at least
27 incidents, including six fires that required firefighters to be
called, an official from the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry said. "Four people burned themselves after they
touched the device, which had overheated during charging," he said.
"The ministry repeatedly asked Apple Japan to take market measures,
such as giving warnings or recalling the products, but it has failed to
do so," he said, adding the ministry issued the order late on Wednesday.
Apple has sold about 1.6 million units of the first iPod Nano model in
Japan.
The ministry also ordered the company to report on incidents not only
at home but overseas as well, the spokesman said. The latest setback
for Apple follows the launch of its iPhone 4, which has been dogged by
reception problems linked to its new design and manufacturing issues
that have led to the delay of the white version.