It seems that a Samsung Galaxy S4 It could have exploded in China, and the terminal owner's apartment would have been completely destroyed due to the fire. And apparently, this model didn't use official accessoriesThe Korean company already is studying the case to clarify what happened.
The truth is that, confirm the news that Gizmodo has given, would be a complete surprise and would join the problems that other terminals such as the iPhone have had (where there is talk of people who have electrocuted). Anyway, as we have indicated before, Samsung is already studying what happened to know if, as the source appears and indicates, this model did not use any accessories and, therefore, it can be considered as official.
Apparently this would have occurred when the owner was running an application call Love Machine without putting excessive demands on the terminal. According to the user (known as "Du"), he was minding his own business and the Samsung Galaxy S4 battery exploded Without further ado. Shocked by what had happened, he threw the phone under the sofa.
A fire that spread throughout the house
As the terminal began to burn, always according to the source and "Du" himself, the house gradually became prey to the flames, which ended in a major problem since the apartment where he and his wife live was completely destroyedFortunately, neither of them suffered serious injuries. According to the owner, the Samsung Galaxy S4 it wasn't loading at that time and all the components were officersOf course, it's difficult to know if this is true, since, as can be seen in the image, there's hardly anything left to 100% confirm his story.
What Samsung will investigate and the doubts about accessories
The brand has indicated that it will initiate a technical research to determine the origin of the failure: if the focus was in the battery, in the energy management of the plate or in a possible previous damage. In situations of this type, it is common to request proof of purchase and serial number verification of chargers and batteries to rule out forgeries not detected by the user. If everything were original, the hypothesis would be a point defect or by external factors (shocks, extreme heat, accidental short circuit).
Local media report that police questioned the owner about the origin and guarantee of the phone. In other incidents, manufacturers often attribute the cause to the use of unofficial batteries or chargers, so that the authenticity of the accessories will be key to clarifying what happened.
Other reported cases and context
This would not be an isolated case: episodes have been documented in which a Galaxy S3 caused burns after using an unofficial battery; also a LG G3 that caught fire on a bed during loading and a Galaxy Ace II X that exploded and flew across the room. Users have even reported on forums that their Galaxy S4 burned while charging overnight with an original charger and a battery purchased from an official store. This background reinforces the need to verify certified accessories and safe conditions of use.
Basic safety tips for lithium batteries
If a phone starts to emit smoke, chemical odor or abnormal heat, the priority is to avoid flammable materials and not repeat risky actions such as throw it under a sofaActing quickly and calmly can limit damage.
- push it away curtains, sofas, mattresses or papers and place it on a surface non-combustible.
- Si it is not plugged in and it is safe, deposit it in a metal container or even in the bathtub to cool and insulate it.
- Always use official chargers and batteries and buy in authorized stores; be wary of bargains that may be counterfeits.
- Ante swelling, creaking or excessive heat, stop using your phone and go to a technical service.
An science fiction story…it must be said. Few people think that, because of a mobile phone, an apartment could be completely destroyed (if this happens to you, the terminal on the bathtub, not under the sofa). As we have already indicated, Samsung is studying the case carefully to find out what happened and if what Du says is true as reported on Gizmodo. We'll have to wait to find out what happened once the study is completed.
Vía: Gizmodo.
