iPod Nano bursts into flames

Author: Phil Cogar
Published: 8th October 2007
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iPod Nano bursts into flames

The iPod Nano is hot, hot, hot! It's so hot, it's on fire!

An man from Atlanta, Georgia found himself in a nasty situation when his iPod Nano caught fire.

Danny Williams said that his one and a half year old iPod caught fire while it was in his trouser pocket. The fire, which lasted almost fifteen seconds, reached his chest before it was extinguished.

The fire is believed to have originated from the lithium ion battery which is similar to the ones involved in laptop battery recalls.

While this doesn't seem to be a widespread issue, Apple is taking note of it. Apple has vowed to replace William's iPod after doing a thorough examination of the malfunctioning unit. If a major problem is identified, a massive recall could end up being issued.

If you notice your iPod getting particularly warm to the touch, turn it off and let it sit for a while. If the problem persists then it's best to give Apple a call with your concerns.

Do you have a hot pocket from your iPod or is that just the smell of burning through money in the iTunes store? Voice your thoughts and concerns over in the forums.
Quote Mother-Goose 8th October 2007, 14:19
I wonder if we was listening to Donna Summer?
Quote Jamie 8th October 2007, 14:23
Which generation nano is affected?
Quote Washfordmonkey 8th October 2007, 14:30
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mother-Goose
I wonder if we was listening to Donna Summer?

Nah sure it was mentioned...

"feeling hot hot hot"
Quote steveo_mcg 8th October 2007, 14:32
Having seen what can happen to lipo in rc planes, i'm always a little more careful with lipo and li-on. I'm surprised that this hasn't happened before.

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Quote Jordan Wise 8th October 2007, 15:02
hang on: bad press..... for APPLE?
Quote Spacecowboy92 8th October 2007, 15:25
Are theese the latest nanos?
Quote The_Pope 8th October 2007, 15:29
FireStarter by The Prodigy :)
Quote DXR_13KE 8th October 2007, 15:43
maybe they can be used as incendiary grenades in the war...... :p
Quote Blademrk 8th October 2007, 15:59
Red Hot Chili Peppers?
Quote Joeymac 8th October 2007, 16:24
I have a problem with my nano's battery. The dam thing lasts too long. I like to get a good charge and then almost flatten a battery before recharging it (10-20% left)... Even if I use my new nano a few hours a day it will last more than a week! So when I want to plug it in to update new podcasts and so on. It'll charge itself prematurely.
Maybe I'm just obsessive compulsive about it but in the old days a phone or device battery needed some taking care of so it would last.
Quote steveo_mcg 8th October 2007, 16:27
Quote:
Originally Posted by Joeymac

Maybe I'm just obsessive compulsive about it but in the old days a phone or device battery needed some taking care of so it would last.

More or less, LIPOs shouldn't be discharged completely and it does no real harm to keep topping them up.
Quote oddball walking 8th October 2007, 16:29
Johnny Cash?
Quote Herbicide 8th October 2007, 16:36
Quote:
Originally Posted by Joeymac
I have a problem with my nano's battery. The dam thing lasts too long. I like to get a good charge and then almost flatten a battery before recharging it (10-20% left)... Even if I use my new nano a few hours a day it will last more than a week! So when I want to plug it in to update new podcasts and so on. It'll charge itself prematurely.
Maybe I'm just obsessive compulsive about it but in the old days a phone or device battery needed some taking care of so it would last.

That was then.

With rechargeable Li-*** batteries, it's best not to run them down all the way.

- H.
Quote Mother-Goose 8th October 2007, 16:45
Quote:
Originally Posted by oddball walking
Johnny Cash?



and it burns, burns, burns, a ring of fire, a ring of fire.....

Yep, the most apt so far me thinks.
Quote Corvyne 8th October 2007, 17:26
The Trammps?
Quote Hells_Bliss 8th October 2007, 17:28
Does sony make apples Li- batteries? :p
Quote DougEdey 8th October 2007, 17:31
Maybe he was feeling horney?
Quote completemadness 8th October 2007, 18:12
Explosions with Li-Ion batterys are perfectly possible, Usually these days its very uncommon due to all the safety features in the batterys

i wonder if he got a new set of clothes .... :p
Quote M_D_K 8th October 2007, 18:34
That'll teach him to go out in his flares :P



better not be them new nanos my mum just bought one
Quote capnPedro 8th October 2007, 18:40
Bloodhound Gang?

(The roof is on fire, we don't need no water...)
Quote proxess 8th October 2007, 20:35
the nano, the nano, the nano's on fire... we don't need no water let the...

you know the rest. wasn't there some problems with apple powerbook batteries some time ago? or was it sony? seems like the nano has microsoft cooling systems...

my ipod video is in my pocket pretty much 13h a day roughly, never had any problems. well I had one, the clickwheel jumped out on the first few days, but I got it replaced. I've still got the protective tape on top of it and all!
Quote HourBeforeDawn 9th October 2007, 06:24
lol I hope Apple will do more then just replace his ipod, I think a nice kickback should also follow ^_^
Quote Johnny Bravo 9th October 2007, 10:10
man this is gonna be one of those "best song title to describe fire in music player" competitions. Wonder if we could make the prize a flame retardant skin for the iPod?
Quote naokaji 9th October 2007, 10:11
an ipod burning? did they let sony close to it?
Quote Redbeaver 9th October 2007, 14:35
somebody has a fire in his pocket n couldnt get it off until it reached his chest?? for 15 bloody seconds??

what were he doin? sleeping?
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