mobile press office,Fires involving cell phones have now started to increase significantly. It is often seen that users keep their smartphones on the side of the bed and sleep. It often happens that the phone remains charging overnight, which can have harmful consequences. A similar case was revealed in China where the iPhone 14 Pro Max caught fire. It is said that the woman had put her smartphone on charge while she slept at night. When he woke up in the morning, the house was on fire and smoke was spreading everywhere.
A woman suffered an accident when her phone caught fire in Shanxi, China. iPhone 14 Pro Max catches fire while charging (via). The woman had left the phone charging overnight while she slept. He woke up in the morning when his hand touched the flames. The house was on fire and smoke was spreading everywhere. The iPhone was badly burned. The woman was also injured.
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Preliminary investigation reveals that the battery is defective. It is said that a battery defect could be the cause of the phone catching fire. The woman purchased the iPhone 14 Pro Max in 2022. The phone’s warranty had expired. But the woman wants the phone fire to be investigated and compensated for the loss caused by the fire.
Apple’s response
When Apple was informed of this incident, the company’s customer service expressed concern over the incident. The company says the phone’s warranty has expired, but it will investigate why the phone needs to be sent to the company. There is also a doubt here whether the phone battery was original or not. If the phone has already been repaired, the risk of malfunction may increase.
This kind of incident shows how dangerous it can be to leave devices like smartphones charging overnight. Especially in places where it is very easy to catch fire, such as the sofa or the bed. Experts advise not to leave the phone charging overnight. Additionally, it should not be kept near flammable objects like bed, sofa, curtains, etc. To avoid such accidents, users should only use certified chargers and avoid using third-party accessories.
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