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February 8, 2013

Lithium-ion Battery Of Samsung Smartphone On Fire And Causes Second-degree Burns

(GSM Insider) - Battery Of Samsung Smartphone On Fire And Causes Second-degree Burns.

The news below isn't about the device on fire. It was the battery that on fire.

According to news from Korea, a man suffered burns after the battery that belongs to Samsung smartphone caught fire in his trouser pocket. 

Officials from Korea said that the lithium-ion battery wasn't in the phone when it caught fire. The lithium-ion battery always has overheating issue in the past.

The victim suffered second-degree burns and left a one inch wound on his thigh. The Korean newspaper reported that the battery belongs to the original Samsung Galaxy Note. But the Korean officials couldn't confirm that. 

At the moment, Samsung is yet to respond to this accident. At least we knew that the lithium-ion battery that in our smartphone is prone to overheating. Be careful everyone. 

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