Apple recalls Time Capsules

Apple is offering to repair or replace Time Capsules sold back in 2008 after the company revealed there was an inherent fault in the hard drives.

The flaw caused the products, sold between February and June 2008, to shut down unexpectedly or to stop turning on.

Although Apple has issued an advisory on its website, it has not given any more technical information as to what caused the issue.

The company has advised users to contact either an authorised Apple service provider, an Apple store or a contact centre.

"If Apple or an Apple Authorised Service Provider confirms that your Time Capsule is affected, Apple will repair or replace it free of charge," the advisory said.

The range of serial numbers affected was from XX807XXXXXX to XX814XXXXXX.

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