14-year-old girl dies in her sleep because of a smartphone

14-year-old girl dies in her sleep because of a smartphone

Read his emails, chat with his family, check the weather, there is no doubt: the smartphone is the essential object of our daily lives. Wake up as at bedtime, this screen requires most of our attention. But what most people do not know is that our smartphone can sometimes cost us a living. That's what these Vietnamese parents learned at their expense. The life of Thi Xoan, a teenager of 14, was tragically shortened because of a failing feeder as she fell asleep. She was suddenly hit by a violent electric shock before dying instantly. This tragic and deadly story is relayed to us by our colleagues from the British site The Daily Mail.

These cases of smartphone explosion are legion in the world and now rank among the first types of fatal home accidents. This essential object of our daily life is not free of dangers because most often, we make the habit of connecting it to the bedside table. However, this nocturnal ritual is not trivial and can cause a sudden and irreversible death. This story is living proof of it. A young Vietnamese teenager died in her sleep because of her smartphone. The latter had connected to a faulty charger that was causing an intense electric shock. The doctors unfortunately could not save her.

A deadly electric shock

A young Vietnamese teenager was shocked in her sleep by the explosion of a failing charger. According to reports, she touched the bare cable and was therefore exposed to the electric wires powered to a power outlet. Thi Xoan was found inanimate the next day by her parents. When she was taken to hospital, the doctors declared her dead. They also confirmed that electrocution was the cause of his sudden death.

A small break

The authorities then examined the cable that caused the electrocution. According to police, this equipment had a cut barely noticeable to the naked eye. This failure made it possible to observe the electrical wires inside. According to the investigators, the girl had plugged her mobile phone into a power outlet and placed it on her bed as she used to do every night.
According to reports, the fatal incident occurred during the girl's sleep. After the inspection of the equipment by the authorities, the authorities assume that it was not an original charger. The examination of the cable led to the conclusion that the equipment was probably counterfeit because of the missing few centimeters of length. According to the findings of the investigation, the young Thi Xoan was probably aware of the charger's failure but still continued to use it. A negligence which would have been the cause of his death.
Similar stories
The cases of smartphone explosions are unfortunately legion and continue to populate the columns of general information sites. In China, a woman was also victim of the explosion of a smartphone. The latter had brought the latter for repair in a non-approved center. The nonconforming battery exploded while the woman was driving. In Australia, a teenager almost lost his sight because of the explosion of his mobile phone. The boy was seriously injured in the torso and burned because of the volatile components of the battery. These news items call for more caution among smartphone users who can get unsuitable equipment or leave it plugged into the mains all night.
Smartphone: when caution is required

To avoid these potentially lethal accidents, there are important steps to be taken to ensure your safety. It is essential to be very scrupulous about the purchase of smartphone equipment (chargers, headphones or plug) and to check their traceability. These must be provided by authorized dealers who will guarantee the conformity of their production standards. It is therefore essential not to charge your phone during the night and make sure to turn off the device regularly to eliminate any risk of overheating. Other actions to ban: use your phone while plugged in or repair in a center that is not approved by suppliers.