Recently, a shocking news of a blast in the iPhone 14 Pro Max has surfaced in China. According to reports, this incident happened when a woman had put her phone on charging at night. According to a report by Shanxi Radio and Television Station, the phone caught fire due to an explosion in the battery, due to which the woman suffered a lot.
iPhone catches fire and company statement
After this incident, Apple also reacted immediately and asked the woman for device testing. The company said that only after investigation it will be clear what was the real cause of the blast. At present it is not clear whether the battery in the phone was original or a third party battery was used. Similarly, it will also be clear only after investigation whether the woman had used the original charger or a fake charger.
The phone was purchased in 2022
The woman bought this phone in the year 2022, and now its warranty has expired. However, Apple said that the woman does not need to worry about the warranty, and the company will provide full assistance in this matter. After the incident, Apple has advised its users not to use third party batteries and chargers, as doing so increases the risk of such incidents.
Apple gives security tips
The company has also given some suggestions to the users to avoid such accidents. Apple said that always use the original charger and battery and do not keep the phone near the bed or pillow while charging. It is important to take this step because the phone can heat up during charging, and in such a situation the chances of fire increase. Also, the company has advised to remove the plug of the charger after charging is over.
Apart from this, Apple has forbidden the use of third party chargers and batteries. The company has also said that if any defect is seen in your device, then immediately go to your nearest authorized service center and get it checked. This can avoid any potential danger. This incident once again proves how dangerous the use of third party chargers and batteries can be. Such incidents can be avoided by following the company’s guidelines. Apart from this, it is important for all users to always use the original charger and battery and keep the phone in a place where there is no risk of fire while charging.