Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max got blasted while charging; Company asked the user's device for investigation
Apple's premium iPhone 14 Pro Max battery is reported to have blasted. This incident is from Shanxi City, China. It is being told that the iPhone was charging during the blast. After this blast, the iPhone caught fire. Apple, responding to this incident, has asked the user for the device without worrying about the warranty.
The news of a blast in iPhone 14 Pro Max in China is getting viral. As per the report, a Chinese woman's iPhone 14 Pro Max caught fire while charging at night. Quoting a report from Shanxi Radio and Television Station, it is being told that the device caught fire after a blast in the iPhone's battery. Apple has also issued its statement on this incident and has asked the woman for the device to investigate the incident. At present it is not clear whether the battery in the iPhone was original or a third-party battery was installed on the woman's device. In fact, it's still unknown whether the woman was using Apple's original charger or fake.
The woman had bought the iPhone 14 Pro Max in 2022. At the time of the incident, the warranty of the woman's device had expired. However, Apple has told the woman that she does not need to worry about the warranty. The company has asked for the device to check the blast in the device. Along with this, the company has warned users about using third-party batteries and chargers in the iPhone. Doing this can also cause a fire.
Apple is investigating the iPhone catching fire incident and the company has asked the woman to return the device sans bothering for the warranty of the device. Along with this, the company has asked its users to pay attention to safety-related measures as well. Besides, it also remains unclear whether or not the battery in the iPhone was original.
As a precautionary measure, the company has recommended that one should not charge the phone near the bed or pillow. This will help reduce the risk of fire. Along with that, the company says turning off the charger after charging the phone and unplugging it is a must. The company has also forbidden the use of third-party chargers.
This incident of blast in the iPhone also highlights the potential dangers of charging electronic devices overnight. For this, experts advise to avoid keeping the device on charge overnight. Along with this, third-party parts and chargers should also not be used. According to experts, if any signs of defect are seen in the device, one should immediately go to the authorized service center.
