Nokia Phone Explodes Under Baby's Cot, Father Suffering Slight Injuries
Another incident has come to light in Hong Kong where a Nokia mobile phone has caught fire and exploded, this time under a baby's cot. The 18-month-old child's father, an off-duty policeman, suffered slight burns on his right forearm and leg in the early hours of yesterday. The incident occurred when the child dropped the Nokia 8250 handset on the floor of their flat in Yuen Long. The father, 43-year-old Lo Ping-kuen, tried to retrieve the phone but it exploded and caught fire before he could reach it. He managed to put out the flames using his trousers, but not before the cot would have likely caught fire.
Key Takeaways:
- The latest incident involves a Nokia 8250 handset that malfunctioned after being soaked in water for two months. The phone was repaired at a Yuen Long mobile phone shop, which is not an authorized Nokia dealer.
- The handset was turned off when it exploded. The father, Lo Ping-kuen, suffered slight burns on his right forearm and leg.
- Nokia has launched an investigation into the incident. In a previous case, a second-hand Nokia 3310 handset exploded, causing minor injuries to a 21-year-old restaurant worker. The investigation found that a counterfeit battery was to blame.
- Nokia has emphasized the importance of buying or repairing handsets through authorized dealers, as their original products have short-circuit protection.
Statistics:
- The total charge for repairing the Nokia 8250 handset was $150.
- The 18-month-old child was playing with the Nokia 8250 handset when it caught fire.
- The father, Lo Ping-kuen, used his trousers to put out the flames.
- The incident occurred in Tai Cheung Street, Yuen Long.
- The previous incident involving the Nokia 3310 handset occurred on 13 April.
- Nokia has sent the damaged handsets to the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department for examination.
Sources:
- A Nokia spokeswoman in Hong Kong, Emily Hung
- A restaurant worker, Chan Tin-hon, 21 (mentioned in a previous incident)