The iPod can be a nice way to break up the monotony of the workday but what really breaks up the monotony is when an iPod Nano catches fire – while in your pocket!
That’s just what happened to a fellow named Danny Williams. PC World reported a few days ago that Williams was enjoying his iPod at work (the
The flames flashed for 15 seconds reaching his chest before it ended. He was lucky. According to PC World, glossy paper in his pocket may have saved his skin from being burnt.
Technically he was lucky on two counts. The man does work at an airport which is one place you do not want to be caught with your pants on fire – the poor guy could have been gunned down.
Apple was not yet available for comments. I guess that Apple did send him a package so that he could return the iPod… Well, that was thoughtful. You’d think they might have sent him some cash too or at the very least a new iPod.
Apple, Dell, and Lenova have recalled numerous lithium-ion battery in the past because of their potential for creating fires in laptops and just guess what kind of battery was in the iPod. I don’t know if Williams battery was on the recall list or not but it does bring up a good point. Make sure that you sign up for free email notices from The
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