A woman’s phone caught fire in an accident in Shanxi, China. iPhone 14 Pro Max catches fire while charging (via) Went. The woman had left the phone charging at night while sleeping. He woke up in the morning when his hand touched the flames. The house was on fire and smoke was spread everywhere. The iPhone was badly burnt. The woman also got injured in this.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the battery is defective. It is being said that a fault in the battery could be the reason for the fire in the phone. The woman bought the iPhone 14 Pro Max in 2022. The warranty of the phone had expired. But the woman wants that the incident of fire in the phone should be investigated and she should be compensated for the loss caused by it.
Apple’s response
When Apple was informed about this incident, the company’s customer service department expressed concern about the incident. The company says that the warranty of the phone has expired, but it will investigate it for which the phone will have to be sent to the company. There is also doubt here whether the battery of the phone was original or not. If the phone has gone for repair before then the chances of a malfunction may increase.
This kind of incident shows how harmful it can be to leave devices like smartphones charging overnight. Especially in places where it is very easy to catch fire such as sofa or bed. Experts advise that one should not leave the phone charging while sleeping at night. Also, it should not be kept near flammable things like bed, sofa, curtains etc. To avoid such accidents, users should use only certified chargers and avoid using any third party accessory.
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