Technical News Office – Fires involving cell phones have now started to increase significantly. It is often seen that users sleep by keeping their smartphone on the side of the bed. 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 the smartphone on charge while sleeping at night. When she woke up in the morning, the house was on fire and smoke was spreading everywhere.
A woman’s phone caught fire in Shanxi, China. iPhone 14 Pro Max caught fire while charging. The woman had left her phone charging while she slept at night. In the morning, she woke up when her hand touched the flames. The house was on fire and smoke was spreading everywhere. The iPhone was badly burned. A woman was also injured. Initial investigations suggest the battery was damaged. It is said that a battery defect can cause a fire in the phone. The woman had purchased the iPhone 14 Pro Max in 2022. The phone’s warranty had ended. 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 will need to be sent to the company. There is also some doubt whether the phone’s battery was original or not. If the phone has already been repaired, the risk of damage may increase.
Such an incident shows how dangerous it can be to charge a device like a smartphone at night. Especially in places where it is very easy to catch fire like a sofa or a bed. Experts advise not to put the phone on charge while you sleep at night. Additionally, it should not be kept near flammable objects like bed, sofa, curtains, etc. To avoid such accidents, only use a charger certified by the user and avoid using any third-party accessories.
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