First generation units of Apple’s mini music player, iPod nano continue to pose a risk of catching fire while charging, according to these pictures provided by a reader at Consumerist over the weekend.
Apple agreed to replace the device.
Ministry of Industry, Trade and Economy officials in Japan are investigating similar reports of nanos overheating there.
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