Erase ssd going for about 30mins. Is this normal?

My air froze tonight. I did a force quit but then had to use Internet recovery to get started.
I then followed instructions to erase ssd prior to reinstall of Mac OS.
Erase has been going for about 40mins. Is this normal?
Thanks
B.

check about the failed 2012 SSD affecting some users......NO 40 mins is NOT NORMAL
http://www.apple.com/support/macbookair-flashdrive/
choose the MacBook Air Flash Storage Firmware Update 1.1. The firmware update will test your drive to see if it is affected. You will be directed back to this page for next steps if needed.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1690
“This update tests your drive and, in the majority of cases, installs new firmware to resolve the issue. If your drive cannot be updated, Apple will replace it, free of charge”
If your MacBook Air has an affected flash drive, please contact one of the Apple service providers below to schedule an appointment to get your drive replaced:
Apple Retail Store - Set up an appointment with a Genius.
Apple Authorized Service Provider - Find one here.
Apple Technical Support - Contact us for local service options.

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