Video: Phone explodes inside woman's pocket in Brazil
Published February 12th, 2025 - 11:01 GMT
ALBAWABA - Anápolis, Brazil has witnessed a horrifying incident recently when a cellphone exploded in a woman's back pocket leaving her hospitalized with second and third-degree burns.
The clip showcased a woman shopping inside a grocery market with her partner, and then her back pocket suddenly caught on fire causing damage to her body and part of her hair. The woman then ran out of the store in panic, where she received aid from bystanders.
Mateus Lima, the unnamed woman's husband told Brazilian news outlet G1, that he tried putting the fire away using his shirt. He added that his partner ended up traumatized from the incident in question.
Lima said, "She is quite traumatized. I speak more to raise awareness because many people have children and this is very dangerous."
Cell phone explodes in back pocket of woman in Anápolis, Brazil, on Saturday as she shopped for groceries.She was rushed to the hospital after suffering second and third-degree burns.
The phone was reportedly a Motorola Moto E32 that was less than a year old. pic.twitter.com/7YqVwElgZM — Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) February 12, 2025
According to The Independent, the phone in question was reportedly a Motorola Moto E32 which was less than a year old. Several social media users advised other individuals to not place their phones in their back pockets due to possible overheating which could cause such incidents.
A study shared by Stanford University suggests that devices such as phones, laptops, and electronics can generate excess heat due to the Lithium batteries installed inside them. The study further advises users to use original chargers and refrain from covering devices in cloth while charging.
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