Apple has warned the battery on the first generation of the iPod nano could overheat and pose a safety risk - and is offering a replacement device free of charge.
The affected nanos were sold between September 2005 and December 2006.
The technology giant said although the possibility of an incident was "rare", the likelihood increases as the battery gets older.
Other versions of the iPod are not affected. The first-generation devices have a black or white plastic front and a silver metal back.
Later iPod nano models have a metal front and back.
Apple said: "This issue has been traced to a single battery supplier that produced batteries with a manufacturing defect."
The firm urged customers to stop using their first-generation iPod nano and order a replacement online.
They will need their iPod nano serial number to verify eligibility.
It added: "If you have a personalised iPod nano, you will receive a non-personalised replacement.
"Make sure to use iTunes to back up any data on your current iPod nano before sending it in for a replacement unit."
Apple will send a replacement about six weeks after it receives the first generation model
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