Woman’s ‘iPhone 6’ Explodes in Her Car After Battery Was Replaced at Unauthorized Shop
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By Carl Samson
A woman in Shanghai, China screamed in terror as her smartphone exploded just a few inches away from her face.
The incident, which was caught on video, occurred on Wednesday morning while the woman drove along a motorway.
As seen in the video, the phone, located on the dashboard, exploded before bursting into flames seconds later.
The terrified driver had to make a stop.
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Jiang, the woman’s husband, claimed that the device was an iPhone 6, according to Sina News.
He said that they took it to a local repair shop called Ji Hou Hou in February, where it was replaced with an unofficial battery.
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Ji Hou Hou, also known as Ho Ho Fast, is not included in the list of Apple-authorized shops in Shanghai.
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The company claims to have 64 technicians capable of repairing iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks.
Replacing an iPhone 6 battery costs 99 yuan (about $15).
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He added that Ji Hou Hou — which took the phone for “further repairs” — confirmed that the reason for the explosion was the battery.
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The shop has since returned the phone, but they are now too scared to use it.
The couple eventually demanded for an entire iPhone replacement but Ji Hou Hou declined.
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The issue has been brought to the Shanghai Consumers Association for settlement.
Images: Screenshots via Pear Video
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