Cell Phone Explodes in Mouth

  • 11 years ago
A cell phone explosion leaves a man in critical condition.

The risks involved in using a cell phone are constantly debated.

A man in central India was recently left critically injured after his cell phone exploded. The 22-year-old victim was holding the gadget in his mouth, using a built in light to search for a sugar packet in his home.

The cellular device somehow exploded causing critical injuries to his jaws and nasal area. It was so bad, that even a portion of the residence's roof was damaged.

The male’s family rushed him to a nearby hospital, but he was soon transferred to a more advanced medical facility. The chances of him surviving were said to be very low.

Cell phones are something that most of us use on an everyday basis. It’s difficult to picture them as dangerous gadgets.

There have been multiple reports concerning injuries related to exploding cell phone batteries. Typically to blame are poor quality, no-name brand batteries, and it is suggested that mobile phone users only purchase factory tested and approved brands.

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