Report: Cell phone explodes in trousers

[mantoy]

Originally posted by M54 Powered
nako...malaking problema yan. especially if it explodes close to very important body parts...

hehe. oo nga lagi pa naman nasa front pocket ko yung phone. and minsan nalalapit sa singit.

[badkuk]

hmmm...maybe ung higher humidity sa tropical region( i.e. here) eliminates most of the static electricity...

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Nokia explosions caused by 3rd party batteries

Recently, in the Netherlands a battery used in a Nokia 7210 mobile phone exploded. An investigation by Nokia experts has found that the battery involved in the incident was not a Nokia battery. Over the past months, cases have been reported of non-original mobile phone batteries exploding, causing damage to both batteries and phones. In all the reported cases, the battery has been a non-original battery. Nokia says that it offers its cooperation to authorities in taking legal measures available against those who sell and distribute poor quality non-original mobile phone enhancements compatible to Nokia products.

In general, the reported incidents are due to an internal short circuit. An internal short circuit can be caused by careless design, an uncontrolled production process or a combination of both. Original Nokia batteries and chargers are designed and manufactured adhering to stringent safety and quality measures. These include very strict requirements regarding the materials and insulation used inside the batteries as well as continuous production control and intensive product testing.

"Nokia invests a lot in research and development to constantly safeguard and improve the quality and safety in Nokia products," said Juha Murtopuro, Director, Mobile Enhancements Business Unit, Nokia Mobile Phones. "With the non-original batteries we have been able to inspect, it appears that they did not fulfill the safety and quality requirements comparable to those that Nokia applies to its original batteries. Using inferior quality standards may lead to these types of incidents occurring. The best way to prevent such incidents is to use only original Nokia enhancements and to buy them from an authorized or other reputable dealer."

In response to the recent incidents, Nokia has intensified its enforcement efforts. These include alerting its own distribution channels to the dangers of counterfeit products (a non-original product that infringes Nokia's trademark), requesting their assistance in identifying the source of such products and prosecuting parties found to be distributing counterfeit products.

Furthermore, Nokia is increasing its cooperation with local customs and law enforcement agencies. The cooperation will also include training to distinguish between original and counterfeit products

[Boy2]

Originally posted by pajerokid
on similar lines, does anyone have concrete proof that a gas station has actually exploded due to cellular phone use?

this is only a guess... my mom uses her phone at gasoline stations...but nothing happens, my phone would sometimes ring when refuelling, and yet nothing happens... i think what triggers it to explode is when the "vibrate mode" is on, as we all know the vibrator is a motor in which the "brushes" (ba yun?) creates a spark, and i think the spark triggers the explosion...

that was just a guess... :freak:

tama kaya?? :confused:

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The Shell Oil Company recently issued a warning after three incidents
> in which mobile phones (cell phones) ignited fumes during fueling
> operations.
>
> In the first case, the phone was placed on the car's trunk lid during
> fueling; it rang and the ensuing fire destroyed the car and the
> gasoline pump.
>
> In the second, an individual suffered severe burns to their face when
> fumes ignited as they answered a call while refueling their car.
>
> And in the third, an individual suffered burns to the thigh and groin
> as fumes ignited when the phone, which was in their pocket, rang while
> they were fueling their car.
>
> You should know that:
> Mobile Phones can ignite fuel or fumes
>
> Mobile phones that light up when switched on or when they ring release
> enough energy to provide a spark for ignition
>
> Mobile phones should not be used in filling stations, or when fueling
> lawn mowers, boat! , Etc.
>
> Mobile phones should not be used, or should be turned off, around
> other materials that generate flammable or explosive fumes or dust,
> (i.e. solvents, chemicals, gases, grain dust, etc.)
>
> To sum it up, here are the: Four Rules for Safe Refueling
>
> 1) Turn off engine
> 2) Don't smoke
> 3) Don't use your cell phone - leave it inside the vehicle or turn it
> off
> 4) Don't re-enter your vehicle during fueling
>
> Petroleum Equipment Institute is working on a campaign to
> try and make people aware of fires as a result of"static electricity"
> at gas pumps. His company has researched 150 cases of these fires.
>
> His results were very surprising:
> 1) Out of 150 cases, almost all of them were women.
> 2) Almost all cases involved the person getting back in their vehicle
> while the nozzle was still pumping gas. When finished, they went back
> to pull the nozzle out and the fire started, as a result of static.
> 3) Most had on rubber-soled shoes.
> 4) Most men never get back in their vehicle until completely finished.
> This is why they are seldom involved in these types of fires.
> 5) Don't ever use cell phones when pumping gas
> 6) It is the vapors that come out of the gas that cause the fire, when
> connected with static charges.
> 7) There were 29 fires where the vehicle was re-entered and the nozzle was
> touched during refueling from a variety of makes and models. Some resulted
> in extensive damage to the vehicle, to the station, and to the customer.
> 8) Seventeen fires occurred before, during or immediately after the gas
> cap was removed and before fueling began.
>
> Mr. Renkes stresses to NEVER get back into your vehicle while filling
> it with gas.
>
> If you absolutely HAVE to get in your vehicle while the gas is
> pumping, make sure you get out, close the door TOUCHING THE METAL,
> before you ever pull the nozzle out. This way the static from your
> body will be discharged before you ever remove the nozzle.
>
> As I mentioned earlier, The Petroleum Equipment Institute, along with
> several other companies now, are really trying to make the public
> aware of this danger. You can find out more information by going to
> <http://www.pei.org/ <http://www.pei.org/> > . Once here, click in the
> center of the screen where it says "Stop Static".