1st gen nano recall

[OldDutch]

Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15

Yeah mine is taking forever too, but at least you got a box I have been waiting since November 17th or something for it...I was hoping I could have got a new nano before Xmas as I am planning on donating it to the childrens hospital since I have an iPhone and a touch.

Wow, that is a great idea Hockeyguy. I may just do the same. Very smart.

[FanIn80]

Just hours after we reported that Apple appeared to have begun shipping out current-generation iPod nanos as replacements for recalled first-generation units, users are beginning to report in that they are indeed receiving the current models.

Just received our replacement today - Fedex truck pulled up late in the evening. Inside was our replacement for our 1st gen ipod nano that was sent into Apple 1 month ago.

It's a 6th generation ipod nano, serial number shows that warranty has expired. Not sure if that means that it's a refurbished model or if it's a brand new model and they've deactivated the warranty. It's silver.

Apple had initially been issuing refurbished first-generation models to replace the recalled first-generation units at risk of overheating. But it appears that the company has run out of spare first-generation units and is now supplying users with current-generation units as replacements.

http://www.macrumors.com/2011/12/20/...ration-models/

[sclitheroe]

Originally Posted by Fobby

Did anyone find it strange that UPS dropped off the box, but the return was via FedEx?

Extremely...extremely

[CrusaderPi]

Apple made a mistake with the first batch of empty boxes going back with Fedex. Kind of awesome they sent them all out in the two weeks before Christmas.

[Fobby]

Yea... I didn't even think about reading the shipping label, and walking into UPS looking like a fool...

Apple updated my status saying they have received my nano on Christmas day, will have to wait and see how long it takes for the replacement to get here...

[OldDutch]

FYI, So I sent mine in Nov 30, and the replacement showed up today. Brand New or Referb (can't tell) 8GB 6th Gen.

[PeteLFan]

Just got my box today.

[saskflames69]

Just sent in two of them today, in separate packages, from two different addresses, with two different accounts. The real question is, what will I do with two new iPod nanos?

[Hockeyguy15]

Originally Posted by saskflames96

Just sent in two of them today, in separate packages, from two different addresses, with two different accounts. The real question is, what will I do with two new iPod nanos?

Donate them to someone who is less fortunate?

[Bobblehead]

Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15

Donate them to someone who is less fortunate?

Just so you know, you do NOT get a whole new package. You get the Nano and nothing but the Nano. No cords, charger, headphones, guides or anything. The picture in FanIn80's post - that is everything.

[Hockeyguy15]

So then give them the old USB adaptor and headphones. If you still had a first gen nano you probably still have the USB cord and headphones.

[Fobby]

Got my nano today. It was shipped out yesterday after they received it on the 25th of Dec. Same as above. 8GB 6th Gen Nano.

[fredr123]

Got my replacement Nano yesterday. Black 6th Gen Nano. I sent my old Nano off to Apple between Christmas and New Year's. It was received and in "replacement pending" status since January 26. Two days ago I got a notification that the new product was shipping and I received it the next day.

[Ashartus]

They seem to be getting faster (perhaps as the initial rush has faded). I sent in a request, had the package to send it to Apple a couple of days later. I sent it back, and had the replacement (still one of the 6th generation Nanos) within a week. Trading in a 6+ year old 1 GB nano that was probably at the end of its useful life (I can't imagine the battery lasting that much longer) for a new 8 GB nano at no cost is a pretty good deal.