The smartphone explosion in hand...a three-year-old serious burn
Sep 10, 2025
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According to Chinese media, including Gail News, a 3-year-old boy living in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, was playing on the sofa of his house on the 7th when a Xiaomi smartphone in his hand suddenly exploded and smoke was emitted.
The surprised child dropped his smartphone from his hand, which also caused damage to the sofa. It is said that the smartphone was not charging at the time of the accident.
According to the medical certificate released by the family, part of the child's left hand and leg skin suffered severe burns.
The phone is a Xiaomi 13 model that was launched in December 2022, and it has been less than three years since its launch.
The phone that the child's aunt purchased online and presented to her sister worked normally for more than a year.
There was no history of repairs or renovations.
Immediately after the accident, the family contacted Xiaomi's AS Center, which informed that the cause could be determined only by sending the debris of the device to the R&D center for a detailed inspection.
In an interview with local media, Xiaomi's customer center stated that "It is very rare that a smartphone spontaneously ignites" and "a combination of various factors such as battery quality, circuit design, external shock, and high temperature can be applied, and the exact cause can only be confirmed through a specialized inspection.' Xiaomi has yet to release an official statement.
The incident is drawing attention on Chinese social media, and some netizens using the same model are expressing concern.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
