Filed under: Apple Corporate, Hardware, iPod Family, iPod nano
1st generation iPod nano recall in South Korea - no, not really
According to The Wall Street Journal, On June 25th, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards prompted Apple Korea to
"Although the overheating problem doesn't affect the batteries that are being used now in iPod nanos, concerned customers can get a replacement battery."
If you're a nano owner in South Korea, you may be eligible for this recall. Check with your local retailer and good luck.
UPDATE: As Loopinsight points out, this has always been Apple's policy. Nothing has changed and this isn't really a recall at all. We regret the error.
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