Linked by Thom Holwerda on Mon 3rd Aug 2009 08:47 UTC, submitted by anonymous
I think we just found out why we aren't hearing more stories of exploding and burning iPods. Ken Stanborough had to throw his daughter Ellie's iPod Touch outside, because it got too hot to hold, and he could see vapour. Within 30 seconds, he could see smoke, he heard a pop, and the Touch went 10ft into the air. After contacting Apple, the company denied liability, but offered a refund. However, Apple said that in accepting the money, Stanborough was not allowed to talk about the existence of the agreement - or else Apple would sue him. Update: Apple told Sky News Online that the letter with the gagging order is standard practice.
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2005-07-14
For Heaven's sake, it's a ipod, not a nuclear device. Safety means it's safe even if not use properly.
Would you say lead paint on toy is ok because it's not made for oral consumption ?!! of course not. Safety extents beyond the normal use.
Plus the number of battery related incidents should give you a hint that leakage in those battery is a real concern. Unless Apple cut corner and use cheap battery, I don't blame them either, we need new batteries, safer and more efficient.