SAN FRANCISCO, according to foreign media reports, South Korean government said yesterday that Apple’s decision under pressure there is in South Korea to recall some of the first generation of batteries overheating problem iPodNano music player. This is the first recall of Apple’s iPod Nano.
Since last December, the South Korea has reported four cases of batteries overheating or explosion. KATS Institute (hereinafter referred to as “KATS”) was June 25 on the iPod Nano apple a1185 battery,apple m8403 battery overheating issue to Apple South Korean branch issued a warning, and recommends that its users take the initiative to recall products to dispel concerns. KATS, said, said: “Apple on July 7 by mail that they were willing to accept the proposed recall.”
Apple spokesman declined to comment on the matter.
KATS quoted a spokesman for Apple’s Mail, said: “worried about the apple ibook g4 12-inch series battery may overheat users can change iPod Nano.” The spokesman said: “If Apple refused to recall, their image will suffer.” Two Apple executives plan to to visit Seoul later this month with the South Korean government on behalf of the talks on the incident.
This time when Apple plans to sell iPhone in South Korea for the first time the occasion. Sources said two of Korea’s largest mobile phone operator KT and SK is working with Apple to discuss the introduction of iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS the related issues.
From October 2005 to December 2006, Apple South Korean subsidiary to sell a total of 155,000 iPod Nano, making it second only to Samsung’s second-largest South Korean MP3 player makers.
Apple’s iPod uses lithium battery-powered, which is a widely used with mobile phones and laptop computers and other consumer electronics products in the battery. Previously has been played too many fires in apple ibook g4 14-inch series battery, while Dell and other related manufacturers have already recalled the products in question.
In order to dispel public concerns about lithium batteries, the South Korean government said last month it would strengthen the safety standards for lithium batteries. The standards take effect in July, and require all lithium batteries must pass stringent tests to ensure compliance with safety standards.
According to the South Korean government statistics, over the past five years, South Korea there have been over 46 incidents of apple powerbook g4 15inch battery overheating, or explosion.
