Japan’s trade ministry has ordered Apple to publicise an “easy to understand” online statement detailing how first-gen iPod nano users can receive replacement batteries. The device has been linked to 27 cases of overheating and four burn incidents, which Apple has determined stems from a single battery manufacturer. [Reuters]
Remember that announcement last week that Sony was recalling TZ series laptops sold between May 2007 and July 2008? Well, the issue could effect a few Vaio owners in Australia, not just in Japan like we thought.
Up to 4,200 Sony customers could be effected (but probably aren’t), so Sony are offering a free inspection and repair to anyone who purchased a TZ laptop between May last year and July this year.
It doesn’t effect all TZ notebooks though, so to play it safe, head here and enter the product code and serial numbers in the appropriate boxes. If you do have an eligible machine, follow the information on screen.
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Sony’s issuing a recall for Vaio TZ laptops sold between May 2007 and July 2008: apparently there’s a risk of overheating leading to “abnormal heat deformation of the enclosure”—which sounds like a lot more than the usual knee-burn heat of a laptop. It’s not due to the battery, mind you, rather it seems like a manufacturing flaw related to the power connector and LCD frame. The news relates so far to just Japanese machines, with Sony offering free inspection and repair, but keep your eyes peeled for news of the problem in other countries. [PCWatch]
