My iPod gave me electric shocks

My iPod is out of warrenty by 3 months and has given me 2 electric shocks in the past 2 weeks.
The first happened when playing a video when it was around 40 minutes on an the second happened when playing a a game after being on for about 15 minutes.
Both happened with nothing plugged in. It is a 4th genration iPod.
Please reply as to what i can do as getting an electric shock is a pretty big deal.

Could it just be static electricity? I would make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store if you are concered. I find it hard to believe tha the iPod not connected to anything (computer, wall charger) would cause a shock.

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Now you know why it is unwise to use 3rd party chargers.
You may have a case but stop talking about it here, everything you post is evidentiary, stating that you bought it because it was cheap and that you expected it to be less than the official item is not helpful to your case, neither is admitting that you repeatedly reconnected it after the incident where sparks flew.
Engage a solicitor if you wish to pursue this, and no more postings until you're under his/her advice.

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Take it (and the cable you use to charge it) to the Genius Bar at your nearest Apple store. Have them evaluate it, and they can let you know what your options/costs may be for repair or replacement.

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Even though you have checked the first obvious signs, there is something wrong in Denmark (a fish, as they say.) There has to be a grounding issue. I will go to an electrical specialist we have on staff, I do not see him here today, but will get back to this thread if he has a suggestion. A person in our audio department says "get it fixed, or get rid of it, that is dangerous." I tend to agree with him. We do want to see you back here posting in good health.
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It's not the iPod and it's not the cable. It's your TV.
In Malaysia, does your AC mains power plug fit in the receptacle one and only one way? If it fits only one way, then the problem that I'm thinking of can not happen. However, *IF you are able to rotate the plug* and insert it differently, try that and see if it helps.
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+*By the way, DON'T try to use your iPod with the TV until this is resolved!*+
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i am getting electric shock while charging my itouch

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A computer USB port?
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