Apple iPod Nano free replacement of the first generation caused by hot pin

Apple has said that the company will conduct a new replacement free of charge for the first generation iPod Nano's battery caused by overheating.

Apple iPod Nano first generation

In an email sent to the owner of the first generation iPod Nano, Apple said that the battery in the Nano sold in the period from 9 / 2005 to 12/2006 may overheat and cause dangerous to users.

Apple said the owner of the first generation iPod Nano can access the support site here to see whether your device is within range or not affected. If conditions are met, they may return the product to Apple and request to receive a free replacement product for another.

Under the program, Apple will provide a replacement device at no cost to the customer owns the iPod Nano products affected by the error based on the serial number on the device. Apple said it will return the device to consumers substitute (iPad Nano first generation) after about 6 weeks from receipt of equipment within the customer impact sent.
The problem hot pin on the first generation iPod Nano is known for many years and are targets of the investigation of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan in 2008 after they claimed discovery some of the Apple devices emit sparks cause fire and leading to minor burns to users. After that, Apple has started a free program to replace the product in Japan.
In 2009, Apple announced that the issues have been completed and processed according to the company only a small number, less than 0.001%, the owner reported problems only.