[NEW UPDATE] Death When Charging iPhone: Apple Starts Investigations
We've heard about the dangers of answering a call on the phone, but we did not expect that it would be so deadly. Her death that might be caused by the iPhone 5's lightning cable is too shocking.
By Mei Mei Chu — 15 Jul 2013, 11:20 AM — Updated almost 11 years ago
Apple investigating alleged iPhone electrocution
Apple Inc is investigating an accident in which a Chinese woman was killed by an electric shock when answering a call on her iPhone 5 while it was charging, the U.S. technology company said on Monday.
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"We are deeply saddened to learn of this tragic incident and offer our condolences to the Ma family. We will fully investigate and cooperate with authorities in this matter," Apple's Beijing-based spokesperson Carolyn Wu told ABC News.
go.comApple declined to comment on details, such as whether this was an isolated case – though there are vanishingly few documented cases of electrocutions while answering a mobile phone when it is charging.
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A 23-year-old flight attendant from China died when she answered a call on her iPhone 5 while it was still charging
According to a story reported by two publications in China, 23 year old Ma Ai Lun died when she answered a call on her Apple iPhone 5 while it was recharging; details are sketchy and some of the information loses meaning in translation.
Image via phonearena.comAccording to a story reported by two publications in China, 23 year old Ma Ai Lun died when she answered a call on her Apple iPhone 5 while it was recharging.
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They say Ma Ailun was electrocuted while trying to answer a call on her iPhone while it was charging.
malaysiandigest.comAuthorities are still investigating whether it was the iPhone that electrocuted her
Forensic investigation has confirmed that the deceased had been electrocuted, which was listed as the official cause of death. Police in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous region confirmed the incident.
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However, authorities are still examining whether the mobile phone caused the electric discharge, it says.
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A 23-year-old woman from China died when she answered a call on her iPhone while it was still charging.
Image via wired.comMa Ailun's family is now suing Apple for the her death
Ms. Ai Lun was a flight attendant on China Southern Airlines and was supposed to get married on August 8th.
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A CHINESE family wants compensation from Apple over the death of their daughter.
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"I hope that Apple gives us an explanation," Ma's older sister said in a post on the Weibo social network.
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Apple says they are sorry for the incident
Apple didn't delay in releasing a message.
"We are deeply sorry for the unfortunate accident," Apple said in a statement, going on to express the firm's condolences to the victim's family.
Is it dangerous to answer the phone while it is charging?
It is a fact that mobile phones when answered while charging can 'sometimes' lead to electrocution of the person and other fire and explosion hazards.
But it is important to note that such accidents happen rarely and that too because of faulty mobile phone manufaturing, battery problem and low quality chargers.
Our findings reveal that the above situation could be considered valid only to the extent that there is potential for mishap whenever an electrically connected device is used.
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Otherwise, there is absolutely no evidence to suggest that a compatible and correctly connected, non-faulty phone charger is as inherently dangerous as is implied.
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I advise everyone to use common sense, make sure you are using compatible batteries and power supplies with your cell phone model and always be sure to use a surge protector - especially when traveling.
