iPod nano Bursts Into Flames Inside Man's Pants

Some of us like things that go boom, just not on our body. If you have an iPod nano, take caution. Atlanta news station WSB-TV is reporting that a man claims his iPod nano exploded in his pants. Danny Williams from Douglasville, who works at a kiosk in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, says he was at work when he suddenly looked down and saw flames coming up to his chest. He believes a glossy piece of paper in his pocket shielded him from the exploding iPod that left a hole in his pants. Lucky for him, TSA didn't see him smoking or they would've thought he was a terrorist.

The fire is believed to have originated from the lithium ion battery inside, similar to the ones recalled for setting laptops on fire. The news station sent Apple pictures of the exploding iPod nano, but Apple refused to comment on the incident—although they "vowed" to replace Williams' iPod nano. Oh, oh, sounds like Apple is in a heap of trouble. Could an iPod nano recall be in the works?

Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. Earlier this year, another iPod nano exploded while being charged according to Gizmodo. Be careful out there, and don't leave iPods in your pockets.