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Japan Demands Probe of iPod Nano Flameouts
iminplaya sends in an item from TechNewsWorld that begins, "Several incidents of iPod Nanos bursting into flames have created consumer jitters in gadget-happy Japan. Apple is downplaying the problem, pointing out that no major injuries or damage have been reported. The problem is due to defective batteries, the company said, and only a tiny percentage of the devices have caught on fire." Japan has seen 14 such incidents so far, two in recent days. iminplaya adds, "I like that. Only a 'tiny percentage'... Is anybody beginning to understand why I would prefer that these devices not be allowed on airplanes?"
Until there are a lot of Lithium Ion batteries powering cars. That should be fun. Maybe they will consider making those batteries outside China. . .
"Is anybody beginning to understand why I would prefer that these devices not be allowed on airplanes?" If iPod's ever get banned from airplanes then I will hunt you down and kill you like the villainous scum you are.