New Delhi: There is news of an alleged blast in iPhone 14 Pro Max in China. According to reports, a Chinese woman's iPhone 14 Pro Max caught fire while charging at night. Citing a report by Shanxi Radio and Television Station, it is being told that the device caught fire after a blast in the iPhone's battery. Apple has also issued its statement on this incident and has asked the woman for the device to investigate the incident. At present it is not clear whether the battery in the iPhone was original or a third party battery was installed on the woman's device. Along with this, it is also not known whether the woman was using Apple's original charger or fake.

Bought iPhone 14 Pro Max in 2022

The woman had bought the iPhone 14 Pro Max in 2022. At the time of the incident, the warranty of the woman's device had expired. However, Apple has told the woman that she does not need to worry about the warranty. The company has asked for the device to check the blast in the device. Along with this, the company has cautioned users against using third party batteries and chargers in the iPhone. Doing so can also cause a fire.

What did Apple say?

Apple is investigating the incident of iPhone catching fire and the company has asked the woman to return the device regardless of the device's warranty. Along with this, the company has asked its users to pay attention to safety related measures. Along with this, it is also not clear whether the battery installed in the iPhone was original or not.

The company has advised users not to charge the phone near the bed or pillow as a safety measure. This can reduce the risk of fire. Along with this, the company says that once the phone is charged, it is necessary to turn off the charger and unplug it. Along with this, the company has also prohibited the use of third party chargers.

What to keep in mind

This incident of iPhone blast also highlights the potential dangers of charging electronic devices overnight. For this, experts advise to avoid keeping the device on charge overnight. Along with this, third party parts and chargers should also not be used. According to experts, if any kind of defect is seen in the device, one should immediately go to the authorized service center.