Exploding Cell Phones a Growing Problem -
ABCNews.comBattery recalls
Though legitimate batteries can go wrong, there is a greater chance that poorly made, counterfeit ones will lack safety devices to detect overheating or overcharging.
The lithium-ion batteries found in most cell phones can overheat if, for example, heat vents are covered.
The CPSC is trying to determine if improved venting is enough by itself to ensure safety. "We have seen temperatures as high as 600 degrees, and you can have a torch-like effect if these batteries don't function properly," Wolfson said. -
CNN.comSome consumer advocates say the cause goes beyond bad batteries making their way to the market. They point to the increasing pressure on battery and phone makers to fit more capabilities into small instruments. -
CBSNews.com‘If you’re cramming more and more power in a small space, what you’re making is a small bomb.’ - Carl Hilliard, president, Wireless Consumers Alliance -
MSNBC.comGovernment Warns Of Exploding Cell Phones
Federal Safety Officials Say Batteries To Blame
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NBC5i.comEven Newsmax got it right, although since I didn't read the article, they may have blamed Kerry for the explosions.
Burns to the face, neck, leg and hip are among the dozens of injury reports the Consumer Product Safety Commission has received. The agency is providing tips for cell phone users to avoid such accidents and has stepped up oversight of the wireless industry. There have been three voluntary battery recalls, and the CPSC is working with companies to create better battery standards. - NewsMax.com
Nokia Investigates Exploding Cell Phones - PCWorld.com
You're still batting 1000, Don. Just do me a favor and don't use a cell phone when the water gets too high.
