started · updated
Smartphone battery safety: Warning signs and risks
While reports of smartphone batteries catching fire or exploding circulate on social media, experts note that such incidents are infrequent for both Apple and Android devices. Manufacturers indicate that these dangerous events are typically caused by specific factors, including damaged batteries, exposure to extreme temperatures, the use of low-quality chargers or accessories, or improper repairs.
A critical warning sign of a failing battery is a visible separation between the device's screen or back glass and its frame. This physical gap often indicates that the battery has swollen and is exerting pressure on internal components.
Belén Sierra, service manager at Maximstore, advises that users should immediately stop using a device showing these signs and seek assistance from an authorized service center. She warns against attempting to fix the issue by pressing the screen back into place, using glue, or opening the device to inspect the battery, as these actions can exacerbate the danger.
Entities
Android · Apple · Belén Sierra · Maximstore
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Incidents involving phone battery explosions or fires are typically linked to damaged batteries, extreme temperatures, low-quality accessories, or incorrect repairs. diarioelcentinela.com · limite42.com · tolhuinprimero.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Safety recommendations for damaged batteries apply to both Apple and Android devices. diarioelcentinela.com · limite42.com · tolhuinprimero.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Users should not attempt to press a separating screen back into place, glue it, or open the device to inspect a suspected swollen battery. diarioelcentinela.com · limite42.com · tolhuinprimero.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A separation between the screen or back glass and the phone frame may indicate a swollen battery. diarioelcentinela.com · limite42.com · tolhuinprimero.com