Title Apple says fiery Nanos due to faulty batteries

Given that some of its Nanos are apt to burst into flames when charging, Apple decided it would be prudent to release a statement addressing the issue. The House of Jobs has launched an investigation, and found the problem is faulty batteries:

“Apple has determined that in very rare cases batteries in first generation iPod Nanos sold between September 2005 and December 2006 can overheat causing failure and deformation of the iPod Nano. Apple has received very few reports of such incidents (less than 0.001 percent of first generation iPod Nano units), which have been traced back to a single battery supplier. There have been no reports of serious injuries or property damage, and no reports of incidents for any other iPod Nano model. Any first generation iPod Nano customers who have experienced their battery overheating should contact AppleCare for a replacement. Any other customers who have concerns about their first generation iPod Nano battery should also contact AppleCare.”

Somewhere, hopefully, Dale is composing a two-thousand word thank you letter to Apple for caring so much about its early adopters. [iLounge]