Stephen King in his fictional book "Cell" warned of a very bad behavior-producing, zombie-like virus transmitted via cell phone. As of that time, neither he nor his wife novelest Tabitha King carried cell phones, making the three of us the only people in the United States. "Call me on the land line sonny." I don't feel quite so badly now.
A 20-something shop assistant in Guangzhou, China had his lifetime cell phone minutes used up, as in forever and suddenly. Ironically it due to simply charging and replacing his cell phone battery. He'd just finished charging the battery and put the phone in his pocket when it inexplicably exploded. Little is known as the other employee wasn't there, but heard a loud bang and ran in to find her co-worker on the floor. This is the ninth recorded incident in China since 2002. This most high profile was that of a welder who kept his phone in his pocket, raising one very important safety precaution, heat and batteries do not mix. An inquiry found that the mobile phone battery had exploded due to the heat of the iron mill. The Lithium batteries widely used in mobile phones can explode if they're overcharged, or if exposed to heat the inflammable liquid inside can explode.
As always, use caution in purchasing phones and batteries. The investigation continues. While the store was a Lenovo computer products outlet, police are investigating whether the phone and battery were counterfeit. The next question is how to tell, does anyone know, other than slight misspellings?
Two of the world's biggest mobile phone battery makers Nokia and Motorola were quick to deny they were the distributors of the volatile batteries, proclaiming them to be counterfeit.
After the latest incident, the Shin Min Daily News published advice for consumers on how to avoid mobile phone explosions. The tips included:
Always use original batteries. Be sure that batteries by the manufacturer are meant for your mobile phone.
Never modify your phone
Always use original battery chargers
Do not expose your mobile phone to high temperatures, and avoid exposing it to direct sunlight
Avoid long phone conversations
Do not make or answer calls when the phone is charging
Try to keep your phone in a bag instead of in a pocket
Do not use damaged batteries
This, will keep you safe from everything except zombie syndrome, good luck!
Ungrateful Cell Phone Explodes in Chinese Shop, Stephen King Was Right
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