The NYPD has released these photos of cell phones that caught on fire when they were charging under pillows. The tweeted pics are meant to warn people of the dangers of cell phone charging in bed.
Sleeping With Your Cell Phone Can Be Extremely Dangerous
By
Muk Khatri in
Bizarre
On 25th February 2016
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#1 The NYPD Has A Warning For All Cell Phone Users
The NYPD has released these photos of cell phones that caught on fire when they were charging under pillows. The tweeted pics are meant to warn people of the dangers of cell phone charging in bed.
#2 Be Careful Of The Battery
The cause of the fire is the battery overheating. Be sure that the phone has enough air circulation for the battery to not overheat.
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#3 Several Teenagers Have Almost Been In A Very Dangerous Situation
There have been several incidents of cell phones being charged under pillows while teenagers are sleeping and the phones getting so hot that they burst into flames. The NYPD says that to avoid this, place the phones on a hard surface instead of under pillows.
#4 Cell Phone Companies Agree
Cell phone companies agree that phones should not be charged under pillows.
