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Lenovo is recalling a further 188,000 of its ThinkCentre PCs due to a possible fire risk. The M70z and M90z all-in-ones come with a faulty component in its embedded power supply that has already seen two units self-immolate. The company recommends that you check the serial number (via our source link) stamped on the base of the housing, let Lenovo know, unplug the unit and wait for a replacement.

Lenovo recalls 188,000 ThinkCentres, perilous power packs to blame originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 10:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fisker plans to replace the battery packs on 640 Karma sedans originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember Consumer Reports' bought a Fisker Karma that broke down while on the test track? Well after it had made the 200-mile round-trip to the dealership, it turned out the inverter cable and battery were both faulty and replaced them, before fully recharging the vehicle. The car has now been returned to the test track where a full review can begin -- give it a week, and we'll start taking bets on if it actually gets that "recommended" rating.

Consumer Reports' Fisker Karma gets fixed, testing resumes, for now originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BreakdownConsumer ReportsConsumerReportsFiskerFisker KarmaFiskerKarmaHybrid Electric VehicleHybridElectricVehicleKarmaPlug in HybridPlugInHybridRecallTestingTom MutchlerTomMutchlerTue, 13 Mar 2012 15:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Fisker Karma breaks down in CR test, risks that 'recommended' rating (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/fisker-karma-breaks-down-during-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/fisker-karma-breaks-down-during-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/fisker-karma-breaks-down-during-review/#comments
Consumer Reports splashed out $107,850 to buy its own Fisker Karma, but before the car had traveled 200 miles, it had broken down. Partway through calibration testing on the CR Track, the car's dashboard began issuing warnings, but when tester Tom Mutchler pulled over to identify the issue, it wouldn't get going again. Mutchler was forced to call the dealership, located 100 miles away, to collect it on a flatbed for repair. It's the first time in memory that the testing organization can recall a vehicle breaking down partway through testing, but when it comes to the Karma, you can only be sure that nothing's too calamitous.

Continue reading Fisker Karma breaks down in CR test, risks that 'recommended' rating (video)

Fisker Karma breaks down in CR test, risks that 'recommended' rating (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BreakdownConsumer ReportsConsumerReportsFiskerFisker KarmaFiskerKarmaHybrid Electric VehicleHybridElectricVehicleKarmaPlug in HybridPlugInHybridRecallTestingTom MutchlerTomMutchlervideoFri, 09 Mar 2012 18:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkCentre PCs recalled over fire hazard defect]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/lenovo-pcs-recalled/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/lenovo-pcs-recalled/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/lenovo-pcs-recalled/#comments Lenovo is recalling more than 50,000 of its PCs due to a possible fire risk. The 2010 ThinkCentre M70z and M90z both house a defective component in their power supplies that can overheat. Worse still, the power units are embedded within these all-in-one models and so are not readily replaceable. The manufacturer is arranging appointments to fix the power supply problem. Fire-averse customers can double-check all the details at the source below.

Lenovo ThinkCentre PCs recalled over fire hazard defect originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Scott]

Continue reading Oops! Motorola sold refurbished Xooms without deleting previous owners' data

Oops! Motorola sold refurbished Xooms without deleting previous owners' data originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HP feels the heat, recalls 1040 and 1050 fax machines originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Burn baby burn: HP pays out $425,000 to prevent a disco (laptop) inferno

Burn baby burn: HP pays out $425,000 to prevent a disco (laptop) inferno originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the wake of an NHSTA "formal safety investigation," GM today announced plans to add enhancements to the Chevy Volt's battery coolant system, in the hopes of preventing any post-crash electrical fires. As a result, some 8,000 Volt drivers will have to bring their cars back to their dealerships, as part of a move that's one notch below a formal recall. GM made the decision following federal investigation that saw three batteries erupt in flames after side-impact crash tests. Regulators blamed the irregularity on a coolant leak though thus far, no similar incidents have been reported among any Volt owners. The manufacturer plans to remedy the situation by adding extra support to protect the battery during side collisions, adding an extra sensor to keep an eye on coolant levels, and by incorporating an extra bracket atop the coolant reservoir to guard against potential overflows. Vehicles with these enhancements, GM said, passed the tests without any leakage or battery pack damage. Head past the break for the full PR.

Update: Chevrolet has just reached out to us to clarify that adding these enhancements is voluntary, and not mandatory for Volt owners: "These modifications are part of a voluntary customer satisfaction effort. While we will encourage customers to return to a dealership to have their Volt's modified, it is voluntary for them as well."

Continue reading GM to add 'enhancements' to Chevy Volt's battery coolant system, will call back 8,000 cars

GM to add 'enhancements' to Chevy Volt's battery coolant system, will call back 8,000 cars originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a few weeks since Apple's issued a worldwide recall on a number of its first-gen iPod nanos at risk for becoming uncomfortably hot under the collar. Evidently, many folks who've sent their devices into AppleCare to get swapped are finding that they've being treated with an upgrade to the current sixth-gen variant. Lovers of click wheels may view its square, touchscreen shell as folly, but hey, its hard to fuss over owning latest there is, right? The replacement program is still ongoing, so if you haven't checked to see if your nano qualifies, hit up the "more coverage" link below to find out. Already got yours back? Let us know your mileage in comments!

[Thanks, Scott]

Apple reportedly swapping recalled iPod nanos for 6G counterparts; you have yours? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sporting an external battery pack on your iPod Touch or iPhone? If it happens to be from Mophie or Best Buy's Rocketfish brand, we'd advise you to take note and avoid getting burned. Rocketfish's RF-KL12 battery case for the iPhone 3G / 3GS has been reported in a small number of burn and "minor" fire incidents, while Mophie's announced that a select number of Juice Pack Air models for the 4th generation iPod Touch (seen above) are at risk for overheating, and potentially even melting. Suffice it to say, if you're currently in possession of said battery extenders you should stop using it immediately. Best Buy asks that owners of the Rocketfish case get in touch to facilitate a return, which will be met with a $70 gift card in the US ($105 in Canada) as compensation. As for Mophie? If your Juice Pack Air is among the affected serial numbers, you'll be able to initiate a swap for a fresh unit via a return form on its website. Hit those source links below for all the details -- this is one case where you definitely won't want to feel the burn.

PSA: Mophie and Best Buy issue separate iDevice battery pack recalls due to overheating concerns originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The reason given for waiting so long to replace them is that when it comes to this issue "the likelihood increases as the battery ages"; that, and it's finally too late for you to run out and get a Zune. No word yet on which models will be sent out as replacements, but if yours is personalized, then sorry -- no inscriptions available.

[Thanks, Paul & Jordan]

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Apple is replacing first gen iPod nanos due to faulty batteries originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A vast number of Bravia LCD TVs dating from 2007 and 2008 will be recalled after components in some Japanese sets went into meltdown and started smoking. So far only eleven incidents have been reported and it looks like no one has been hurt or experienced any wider damage, but Sony says it wants to take back 1.6 million TVs that were sold in the US, Europe, Japan and elsewhere. No word on exactly which models are affected, but we're expecting further details from Sony imminently.

Update: Looks like this might not be a full recall after all. We can't access Sony's support site right now, but the BBC reports that UK owners of the following models can summon an engineer to inspect their set if they're worried: KDL-40D3400, KDL-40D3500, KDL-40D3550, KDL-40D3660, KDL-40V3000, KDL-40W3000, KDL-40X3000, KDL-40X3500.


Update 2: Check after the break for US recall information.

Continue reading Sony to recall 1.6 million Bravia TVs due to melting components (update: not a full recall)

Sony to recall 1.6 million Bravia TVs due to melting components (update: not a full recall) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell to fix faulty M11x hinges the world over regardless of warranty status originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple initiates replacement program for 'small number' of iMacs with 1TB Seagate HDDs originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Jul 2011 12:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Intel to owners of failed SSD 320s: we're 'aware of the customer sightings' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The smoke from Cloud Engines' Pogoplug Video recall (Pogo-un-plugged?) may still be settling, but on a better note, today the company has announced the first major update to its software-based version. To refresh your memory, it essentially turns any network-connected computer into a Pogoplug, allowing it to be accessed like a NAS drive (think iCloud, but with your drives). The new version's main advantage is OneView, which can display every connected computer's drives separately or compiled together sans duplicates -- iOS devices are also supported in this feature. You'll be pleased to know that the service is free, excluding video and off-LAN music streaming. Those features can be enabled by purchasing the premium version for a one-time fee of 29 bones, and unlike before, a single purchase will take care of your entire stable of devices. You'll find some screenshots of the software below, as well as a PR crash course in 'personal cloud management' just after the break.

Gallery: Pogoplug OneView software update

Continue reading Cloud Engines updates Pogoplug's software-only version with OneView, enhanced iOS support

Cloud Engines updates Pogoplug's software-only version with OneView, enhanced iOS support originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cloudcloud enginescloud storageCloudEnginesCloudStorageNASnetwork attached storageNetworkAttachedStorageplug computerPlugComputerpogo plugpogoplugPogoplug bizPogoPlug VideoPogoplugBizPogoplugVideorecallremote accessRemoteAccessstreaming videoStreamingVideothe official pogoplug blogTheOfficialPogoplugBlogvideo streamingVideoStreamingWed, 22 Jun 2011 10:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Cloud Engines recalls potentially flammable Pogoplug Video (update)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/17/cloud-engines-recalls-potentially-flammable-pogoplug-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/17/cloud-engines-recalls-potentially-flammable-pogoplug-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/17/cloud-engines-recalls-potentially-flammable-pogoplug-video/#comments Looks like sharing videos over the cloud may be a risky task -- if you're using the box shown here on the left, that is. The Pogoplug Video hit the retail scene about two months ago, but Cloud Engines has already issued a recall after two devices nearly went up in flames. According to The Official Pogoplug Blog, the internal chip that handles video encoding can experience "thermal runaways" after long periods of use, which could cause the device to reach unsafe temperatures; this despite having a fan to keep things cool. The affected model numbers include Pogo P-11 through 14, and the company asks that owners get in contact to setup a return and refund. In the meantime, it also suggests that the units be unplugged -- a good idea if you want to avoid possibly burning the house down.

Update: It appears that Cloud Engines' initial statement has been condensed and slightly modified. Zenverge, the chip's manufacturer, has also informed us that the silicon itself isn't exactly the problem. The end result remains the same, however: this Pogoplug is too hot for video.

Cloud Engines recalls potentially flammable Pogoplug Video (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We spoke with Apple about this, who wouldn't give us much beyond the official quote -- which is, for the record: "Duplicate MEID codes were flashed onto an extremely small number of iPad units for the Verizon 3G network." That said, we were able to confirm that a few of these 3G iPad 2s sneaked through and got into the hands of customers. Apple is, of course, replacing those free of charge, so if you're in possession of a brand new iPad that was never able to get on 3G... you know who to call.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Apple returns a few Verizon iPad 2s to sender (updated: some got through) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Jun 2011 18:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Corsair recalls its 120GB Force 3 SSD due to 'stability issues' originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HP wants to make sure you don't get burned, literally. For the third May in a row, it's issuing another expansion of its voluntary battery recall on laptops produced from July 2007 to May 2008 -- frankly, we're considering a holiday to mark the occasion. May 2009 saw a recall of 70,000 batteries followed by an expansion to cover 15,000 in China, totaling 85,000 affected laptops. It didn't end there though, as further expansion was put in place during May 2010 to cover even more models, and this time around, a sizeable number of lappies have been added to the ever-growing list. About five percent of the models from the aforementioned time frame could have problematic batteries, and HP will be providing replacements for those at risk of getting a little too hot under the collar. If your machine was also part of the previous recalls, HP's saying those should be verified as well, even if you've done so in the past already. The full grid of affected laptops can be perused after the break -- Memorial Day weekend will be full of grilling, but we wouldn't want that to include your skin, okay?

Continue reading HP expands laptop battery recall, doesn't want you to feel the burn

HP expands laptop battery recall, doesn't want you to feel the burn originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 May 2011 00:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: RIM tells Crackberry that the faulty batch of the 16GB tablets was indeed limited to the approximately 1,000 units described here, and that they had a faulty build of the OS "that may result in the devices being unable to properly load software upon initial set-up." Furthermore, the company says that only a few went out to customers and that most are still in distribution, so with any luck you'll never have to deal with this problem to begin with.

Continue reading RIM recalls 900 faulty BlackBerry PlayBooks, here are the serial numbers (update)

RIM recalls 900 faulty BlackBerry PlayBooks, here are the serial numbers (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 May 2011 21:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Peter]

Samsung offering refunds for PCs affected by Sandy Bridge glitch, NEC looking at delays originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Intel Sandy Bridge chipset flaw identified as a rogue transistor affecting SATA ports originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 04:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Jimmy sent us a chat log with an Intel customer service representative indicating that this recall only affects "some desktop boards based on Intel P67 chipset," that the H67 chipset boards appear to not be affected, but that the company doesn't have a comprehensive list yet. We've certainly seen cases where CSRs don't have all the info in this sort of situation, but still we'd advise waiting a bit before tearing your new mobo out and bringing it back to the store.

[Thanks, Matt]

Continue reading Intel finds Sandy Bridge chipset design flaw, shipments stopped and recalls beginning

Intel finds Sandy Bridge chipset design flaw, shipments stopped and recalls beginning originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Esteef]

Dell to begin fixing busted M11x in March -- or thereabouts originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Ringram and Nick]

Continue reading WakeMate sleep-aid recalled due to 'exploding' USB charger, gives new meaning to being hot in the sack

WakeMate sleep-aid recalled due to 'exploding' USB charger, gives new meaning to being hot in the sack originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading ThinkFlood's RedEye universal remote control becomes web compatible, leaves past woes in the dust

ThinkFlood's RedEye universal remote control becomes web compatible, leaves past woes in the dust originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So why is PC World (and the whole DSG International chain) pulling the Folio 100? Turns out this has nothing to do with Toshiba; but it's simply because of a high return rate from disappointed customers. In fact, head over to MoDaCo and you'll see a screenshot of PC World's internal memo that confirms this sad news. We had already given the tablet some decent (and disheartening) hands-on time back at IFA, but since our new friends at the store kindly offered to let us unbox a Folio 100 for a giggle, we decided to give it another go. And boy, it sure was a letdown: you'll see in our hands-on video after the break that the 10.1-inch LCD is haunted by an inferior pixel density plus narrow viewing angles; and the cheap plastic casing doesn't help, either. Most importantly, the official Android Market app was still MIA, which is no doubt the biggest turn-off for the buyers. Too bad, Toshiba, but do come back next year when you have Honeycomb and some decent screens.

[Thanks, John L. and Adam C.]

Update: Some commenters are pointing out that many software bugs -- especially in the Toshiba Market Place app -- and the lack of pinch-to-zoom in the browser are to be blamed as well. Yikes.

Gallery: Toshiba Folio 100 in-store unboxing

Continue reading PC World stops selling the Toshiba Folio 100, we go hands-on to find out why (video)

PC World stops selling the Toshiba Folio 100, we go hands-on to find out why (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Jim]

Continue reading Tesla recalls 439 Roadster 2.0 and 2.5 electric cars due to fire hazard

Tesla recalls 439 Roadster 2.0 and 2.5 electric cars due to fire hazard originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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And here comes the inevitable question: what about Froyo? Well, neither Dell nor O2 could provide a date for the Streak's scoop of frozen dessert, but we'll bet you a white iPhone 4 that it won't be out in October.

Dell Streak's pre-rooted Android 2.1 update quietly suspended, revision coming in two or three weeks originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.62.12.2androidandroid 1.6android 2.1android 2.2Android1.6Android2.1Android2.2bugcellphonedelldonuteclairfirmwarefirmware updateFirmwareUpdatefroyoissuemobilemobile phoneMobilePhoneo2phoneproblemrecallrollbackrootrootedrooted firmwareRootedFirmwaresecuritysecurity holeSecurityHolesmartphonestreaktabletphoneukupdatevulnerabilityMon, 20 Sep 2010 17:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba issues recall for 41,000 T Series laptops because of burn hazard]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/toshiba-issues-recall-for-41-000-t-series-laptops-because-of-bur/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/toshiba-issues-recall-for-41-000-t-series-laptops-because-of-bur/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/toshiba-issues-recall-for-41-000-t-series-laptops-because-of-bur/#comments
 Toshiba's announced a worldwide, voluntary recall of about 41,000 T Series laptops because of a burn hazard. The laptops apparently carry the risk of overheating AC adapters which can then... burn you. Toshiba has reported that its received 129 complaints, including two minor burns, about the laptops, which include the Satellite T135, Satellite T135D and Satellite Pro T130, which were sold between August of 2009 through August of 2010. If you happened to buying one of these burn-prone babies, hit up the source to contact Toshiba for more information.

Toshiba issues recall for 41,000 T Series laptops because of burn hazard originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Garmin recalls 1.25 million navigation units due to potential fire hazard originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 We had an eerie feeling it'd come to this, and come it has. Nearly two full years to the day after the government of Japan began a thorough investigation into the spontaneous combusting of iPod nano devices, that same entity is now mandating that Apple publish an "easy to understand" statement on the web that explains how customers can "receive replacement batteries and obtain advice." So far, these volatile Li-ion cells have been blamed for four cases of minor burns in the Land of the Rising Sun, and while Apple has been replacing first-generation iPod nano batteries since 2008 for those that complained, it seems that Japan wants the company to make the option readily apparent to consumers. Be sure to keep an eye on Apple's Japanese site for more, but as of now, we're not seeing any such PSA posted.

Apple ordered to make public iPod nano battery fix in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple issuing free repairs or replacements of wonky 2008 Time Capsules originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony to recall half a million 'too hot to handle' VAIO laptops originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pandigital's launch of its Novel e-reader quickly turned into something of a mess after it was forced to pull the device from retail partner Kohl's due to some major firmware issues, but it looks like the company has now gotten things sorted out (or so it hopes). It's just rolled out a firmware update for the device that apparently fixes the problems, and which should also pave the way for its return to retail (though it's still not available from Kohl's just yet). It remains to be seen if the update also fixes the many issues reported in an early review of the device, however, but we're going to go out on a limb and say it doesn't make it any lighter. As we'd heard before, you can also still return the device for a full refund if you're not satisfied with it, or you grab the firmware update at the link below and see if it makes things a bit more bearable.

[Thanks, joelaf]

Pandigital rolls out Novel firmware fix following recall originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Jun 2010 06:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e booke bookse readere readerse-booke-book readerE-bookReadere-bookse-readere-readersebook readerEbookReaderereaderfirmwarefirmware updateFirmwareUpdatefixnovelpandigitalrecallWed, 16 Jun 2010 06:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Kohl's pulls Pandigital Novel eReader for a firmware fix?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/13/kohls-pulls-pandigital-novel-ereader-for-a-firmware-fix/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/13/kohls-pulls-pandigital-novel-ereader-for-a-firmware-fix/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/13/kohls-pulls-pandigital-novel-ereader-for-a-firmware-fix/#comments It seems Pandigital read a bit too far ahead in the story of its Novel eReader. The Digital Readers, which has been covering the device extensively, reports that Kohl's is currently going through something of a recall so that Pandigital can install an updated firmware. Customers can return it for a full refund -- and if the publication's review is to be believed, that might be the best course of action. In one of the first impressions pieces we've seen, TDR lambasts the Novel both as an e-reader and as a tablet. Apparently the hardware is overly heavy, the screen is laggy, WiFi is broken, and it doesn't charge over USB... but don't just take our word for it. See and hear it for yourself in the video critique after the break -- and if you're still jonesing, JCPenny continues to list it on sale.

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Kohl's pulls Pandigital Novel eReader for a firmware fix? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HP expands laptop battery recall, again originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 May 2010 11:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batterycompaqcompaq presarioCompaqPresariohphp pavilionHpPavilionlaptoppavilionpresariorecallThu, 20 May 2010 11:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Saving Private Ryan Blu-ray discs recalled due to audio glitch]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/14/saving-private-ryan-blu-ray-discs-recalled-due-to-audio-glitch/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/14/saving-private-ryan-blu-ray-discs-recalled-due-to-audio-glitch/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/14/saving-private-ryan-blu-ray-discs-recalled-due-to-audio-glitch/#commentsSo nice, they'll have to release it twice. Apparently a problem with the audio synchronization in at least one of the chapters of Saving Private Ryan slipped past Technicolor and Paramount, causing the whole lot to be recalled. If you own it, you've got a bad disc, so check the press release after the break for a number to call for the replacements which should arrive at retail next week on the 18th -- check for a yellow UPC label to make sure you're getting a fixed one. We hadn't noticed any of the numerous reviews mention problems with the audio, let us know if you picked up on it when you watched.

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Saving Private Ryan Blu-ray discs recalled due to audio glitch originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 May 2010 15:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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