IPod Shuffle - early battery burnout (anybody else?)

I've had my clip-on Shuffle for less than 6 months. As of a few days ago, it would no longer hold a charge. The amber light flickers when I connect it to a power source, but hours later it will not power up.
Is this a common problem, or am I just unlucky?
Thanks.

Same thing happened to my daughter's iPod Shuffle
(orange).
Worked GREAT for two months...now it's not charging.
Batteries on these things suck. I'm taking it back to
the Apple Store to see if they'll replace the whole
darn thing....
IF you tell them that you're running 10.2.x, they're going to recommend that you upgrade to 10.3.9, or later to be able to charge and use your 2nd Gen Shuffle. They may NOT be willing to give you a replacement Shuffle just to have you come in again with the same complaint.
Here are the requirements from page 25 of your very fine manual:
To use iPod shuffle, you must have:
One of the following computer configurations:
A Macintosh with a USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
A Windows PC with a USB port or a USB card installed (USB 2.0 recommended)
One of the following operating systems:
Mac OS X v10.3.9 or later,
Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, or
Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
Internet access (a broadband connection is recommended)
iTunes 7.0.2 or later (iTunes can be downloaded from www.apple.com/ipod/start)

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Hello everybody,
I've a problem with my ipod, It will no longer charge and no longer connects to itunes
I'm sorry for my english
Thank you, for your help

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1719

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