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DavidMcL

Mar 17, 2008, 1:44 PM

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Cell phones exploding

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There has been an Internet Rumour going around about cell phones exploding or electrocuting a user when they use the phone whilst it is plugged in (recharging).
Don't believe it.
Truth = Some Nokias have had their batteries burn up, but that is a rare event and is restricted to some faulty batteries that were distributed in the far East.
There have been NO actual reports of cell phones electrocuting users or exploding while plugged in.

David
David McL
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Mar 17, 2008, 1:50 PM

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Re: [DavidMcL] Cell phones exploding

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For more information, read Snopes on the subject:

http://www.snopes.com/...echno/cellcharge.asp

(This post was edited by Rolly on Mar 17, 2008, 2:04 PM)

RickS

Mar 17, 2008, 3:44 PM

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Re: [DavidMcL] Cell phones exploding

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So David, are you selling cellphones these days and just want to set the record straight? :>)

DavidMcL

Mar 17, 2008, 6:14 PM

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Re: [RickS] Cell phones exploding

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Hadn't thought of that!
Thanks for the idea!
David McL
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