IPod Nano Deemed Fire Hazard by Japan’s Trade Ministry

The iPod Nano music player has been deemed a fire hazard by Japan’s trade ministry, who has asked Apple Inc. to submit a report by Aug. 4 concerning measures it will take to mitigate the situation.

Six reports regarding incidents of the 2005 model Nano catching on fire while charging have been filed with the ministry since 2008, Hiroshi Miyashita, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry told Bloomberg.

Since 2005, 21 additional cases involving incidents of the device overheating and emitting smoke have also been reported, Miyashita said.

The ministry made the request in a statement released on Wednesday.

Jill Tan, a representative of Apple Asia in Hong Kong said she was unaware of the incidents and of the ministry’s request, according to Bloomberg.