Klarinet Archive - Posting 000114.txt from 2003/12

From: Janine <janine@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] OT: Double CD Cases & Cracked CD's Can Be Dangerous!
Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 19:06:59 -0500

Found this on the usenet CD FAQ:

"A warning about some double-disc jewel cases can be found
at http://www.yoyo-tricks.com/CompUSA-WARNING.html (along
with pictures). Apparently the pressure exerted on the hub
causes cracks to appear over time. If a disc with a cracked
hub is put into a high-speed drive, it may shatter."

Thought this might be of interest & important to be aware
of, as most folks here collect CD's - I have heard of
shattered CD's not only destroying a CD player but also
causing serious injury if the tray flies open. (This has
been discussed on Tech TV numerous times.) Never insert a
cracked CD in a player to see if it will play!! CD players
spin at very high speeds!

I've always hated those awful slim double cases anyway, as
it is so hard to remove the CD's from them because of that
(possibly damaging) tight center knob.

Janine

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