1. A Galaxy S24 exploded and caught fire in South Korea, causing minor injuries to the user.
2. The incident was confirmed to be consistent with lithium battery ignition, with the phone igniting unexpectedly while unused and not charging.
3. Samsung is investigating the device to determine the cause, emphasizing the need for careful examination of potential battery safety issues.
4. This is part of a pattern of smartphone explosions involving Samsung devices, including previous incidents with Galaxy S25 Plus and other models.
Another Smartphone Explodes – Galaxy S24 Incident
There’s another report of a smartphone explosion, and this time it’s the Galaxy S24. The event happened in South Korea, and the person involved got hurt. An investigation is happening, but for now, no one knows why a seemingly normal Galaxy S24 suddenly burst into flames.
The Incident Unfolds
The story was shared by a user on Reddit named ‘chocho-789,’ who posted pictures showing the phone fully burning and damaged. They said they bought the Galaxy S24 through Samsung Partners in South Korea on June 11, 2024. The device had no damage from dropping, was never opened, and was not charging when it happened.
Details of the Event
The user was holding the phone when out of nowhere, it started smoking. “Then the lower part of the phone burst open with a loud popping sound,” they described. The phone then suddenly jumped up, hitting near their chin before falling onto the ground. Firefighters confirmed that the cause was consistent with lithium battery ignition. The quick fire made the user suffer minor burn blisters because they couldn’t throw the phone away fast enough.
Next Steps and Response
- A local Samsung Service Center contacted the user and plans to review the device.
- The user doesn’t want compensation, wishing instead for Samsung to acknowledge how serious this incident was and to respond openly and sincerely.
Awaiting the Final Report
Now, we wait for Samsung to finish its investigation and reveal what caused the phone to explode. It’s worth noting, this isn’t the first time a Samsung smartphone has burst into flames. Last October, a Galaxy S25 Plus overheated during normal use, started popping and smoking, and finally burst into flames after hitting the ground. Similar explosions have been reported with other models, like the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, which also exploded during a durability test.