My iPhone Burned me!

LonginottiFilms · Jul 31, 2008, 04:23 AM

Okay...

A few hours ago, I fell asleep on my couch and woke up from extreme pain coming from my pocket...

I pulled out my iPhone 3G which was extremely hot... i then placed it on the floor, for whatever reason, my phone burned my leg, and after looking back at my phone, you could definitely see melted plastic...

Has this happened to anyone else?

What do you think apple will say?

Pics

MICHAELSD · Jul 31, 2008, 04:25 AM

I think something's wrong with your iPhone. I think you're eligible for more than an exchange (Apple credit, too probably) if you complain. The phone isn't supposed to burn you...

jaggunothing · Jul 31, 2008, 04:31 AM

Cover indeed seems to have melted! Lucky that you woke up to realize it, before more harm was done to you.

Just curious, was the phone set to push emails on a regular basis? Or is it a short circuit with phone being pressed inside pocket.

It is a serious matter and better you report it to Apple and the shop/operator from whom you purchased.

LonginottiFilms · 04:38 AM

Did I mention the Dock connector?

And, no, no push emails, and the "Blazing 3G Speed" was disabled too since the lack of 3G in Hot Springs, AR

Also, I don't think it was because it was pressed, i was laying sideways with the phone side up...

Idk...

Shotgun Pete · Jul 31, 2008, 04:36 AM

call apple technical support right away 1-800-APL-CARE

then tell them that your phone burned you, they should transfer you right up to a product specialist/supervisor to handle your case directly. these people also have some leway in terms of reinbursment and various other settlment things, at very least get it examined by your doctor. Get him to write a summary of the burn ASAP so that in case you are required to provide medical evidence for any legal action you certinly can do so.

Michael CM1 · Jul 31, 2008, 04:37 AM

I say you have a lemon. I noticed my iPhone getting warm when playing games, but nothing that would burn me. Mine is an EDGE model, so that may be the difference.

Sounds like another reason I'm glad I waited for the glitches to get worked out. I would say "burns the legs" is quite a large glitch.

SFStateStudent · Jul 31, 2008, 04:37 AM

If you set auto-lock to NEVER then that would explain why it got so hot. Get a new iPhone, then get an Injury Attorney...

LonginottiFilms · 04:43 AM

I really don't want to form a lawsuit, I just want a replacement, the burn isn't severe, maybe like a sunburn...

also, auto lock was set to 1 minute, the phone wasn't jailbroken, and yeah,

it was a wake up "call"...

Apple Ink · 09:50 AM

Any ways, that must've...er... hurt
Seems like the battery's gone kaput!
<sigh>hope this doesnt become another mainstream iPhone problem like those cracked cases!

ijason69 · Jul 31, 2008, 04:48 AM

The damage to the dock tells me you had something else in your pocket, like keys or coins and these have shorted out the connector.

LonginottiFilms · Jul 31, 2008, 04:50 AM

Amazingly...

LonginottiFilms · 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apple Ink

Any ways, that must've...er... hurt
Seems like the battery's gone kaput!
<sigh>hope this doesnt become another mainstream iPhone problem like those cracked cases!

Actually I fell asleep reading those...

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijason69

The damage to the dock tells me you had something else in your pocket, like keys or coins and these have shorted out the connector.

and nope, nothing else in my pocket except a few theme park tickets...

MICHAELSD · Jul 31, 2008, 04:55 AM

I would turn that off, burning plastic might fall onto you

... How long have you had it, anyway?

LonginottiFilms · Jul 31, 2008, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MICHAELSD

I would turn that off, burning plastic might fall onto you

... How long have you had it, anyway?

Well, I got mine that infamous friday... I'm a bit bummed to have it replaced because I got the last 3g in Hot Springs, AR...

but oh well, i'd rather not blow up

MICHAELSD · Jul 31, 2008, 05:00 AM

It never got this hot before today?

LonginottiFilms · Jul 31, 2008, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MICHAELSD

It never got this hot before today?

never, it got a little warm when I was jamming out to the Band app, but never 3G hot! lol

Apple Ink · Jul 31, 2008, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LonginottiFilms

Well, I got mine that infamous friday... I'm a bit bummed to have it replaced because I got the last 3g in Hot Springs, AR...

but oh well, i'd rather not blow up

DUDE... how can you even look at that thing... its melted

LonginottiFilms · Jul 31, 2008, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apple Ink

DUDE... how can you even look at that thing... its melted

huh?

how can I look at my precious iPhone melted? or what?

Apple Ink · Jul 31, 2008, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LonginottiFilms

huh?

how can I look at my precious iPhone melted? or what?

Forget precious... I hate deformed gadgets.... molten and that to a week old iPhone will sure shot kill me!

sammy2066 · Jul 31, 2008, 05:26 AM

As far as I recollect, the first gen iPhones never had so many problems. That's what value engineering does to products. They're cheap and shoddy.

LinMac · Jul 31, 2008, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammy2066

As far as I recollect, the first gen iPhones never had so many problems. That's what value engineering does to products. They're cheap and shoddy.

First generation iPhones had their share of hardware defects. You can read posts around the internet about people sharing experiences with their phones having dead pixels or the screen suddenly dying.

appledrone · Jul 31, 2008, 06:14 AM

The same thing happened to a friend of mine here in the uk 3 days ago, his melted to the pocket lining of his coat!

He marched to the applestore and demanded to see the manager, who after calling some senior apple people, gave him a new phone, an apple tv, time capsule and £50 itunes voucher!

Take it in and kick up hell, it could be worth it!

Pixellated · Jul 31, 2008, 06:16 AM

Well... Have you called Apple?

sammy2066 · Jul 31, 2008, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LinMac

First generation iPhones had their share of hardware defects. You can read posts around the internet about people sharing experiences with their phones having dead pixels or the screen suddenly dying.

Nothing as bad as this though ....

muldul · Jul 31, 2008, 06:28 AM

That is extremely dangerous, don't use it again until you go to an apple store with it

Jul 31, 2008, 04:23 AM	#1
LonginottiFilms macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2008	My iPhone Burned me! Okay... A few hours ago, I fell asleep on my couch and woke up from extreme pain coming from my pocket... I pulled out my iPhone 3G which was extremely hot... i then placed it on the floor, for whatever reason, my phone burned my leg, and after looking back at my phone, you could definitely see melted plastic... Has this happened to anyone else? What do you think apple will say? Pics

Jul 31, 2008, 04:36 AM	#4
LonginottiFilms Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2008	Did I mention the Dock connector? And, no, no push emails, and the "Blazing 3G Speed" was disabled too since the lack of 3G in Hot Springs, AR Also, I don't think it was because it was pressed, i was laying sideways with the phone side up... Idk... Last edited by LonginottiFilms : Jul 31, 2008 at 04:38 AM. Reason: added info

Jul 31, 2008, 04:36 AM	#5
Shotgun Pete macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada	call apple technical support right away 1-800-APL-CARE then tell them that your phone burned you, they should transfer you right up to a product specialist/supervisor to handle your case directly. these people also have some leway in terms of reinbursment and various other settlment things, at very least get it examined by your doctor. Get him to write a summary of the burn ASAP so that in case you are required to provide medical evidence for any legal action you certinly can do so. __________________ 1.83ghz Core Duo Macbook 2gb ram, 8gb iPhone 3g.

Jul 31, 2008, 04:37 AM	#6
Michael CM1 macrumors 68040 Join Date: Feb 2008	I say you have a lemon. I noticed my iPhone getting warm when playing games, but nothing that would burn me. Mine is an EDGE model, so that may be the difference. Sounds like another reason I'm glad I waited for the glitches to get worked out. I would say "burns the legs" is quite a large glitch. __________________ MacBook Pro 2.16GHz, 3GB RAM, 320GB HDD iPhone 3GS 32GB

Jul 31, 2008, 04:37 AM	#7
SFStateStudent macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco California, USA	If you set auto-lock to NEVER then that would explain why it got so hot. Get a new iPhone, then get an Injury Attorney... __________________ MBP 2.5GHz 250GB Mac Pro 3G S⃣ iPhone 32GB Black

Jul 31, 2008, 04:25 AM	#2
MICHAELSD macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ	I think something's wrong with your iPhone. I think you're eligible for more than an exchange (Apple credit, too probably) if you complain. The phone isn't supposed to burn you...

Jul 31, 2008, 04:31 AM	#3
jaggunothing macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore, India	Cover indeed seems to have melted! Lucky that you woke up to realize it, before more harm was done to you. Just curious, was the phone set to push emails on a regular basis? Or is it a short circuit with phone being pressed inside pocket. It is a serious matter and better you report it to Apple and the shop/operator from whom you purchased.

Jul 31, 2008, 04:42 AM	#8
LonginottiFilms Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2008	I really don't want to form a lawsuit, I just want a replacement, the burn isn't severe, maybe like a sunburn... also, auto lock was set to 1 minute, the phone wasn't jailbroken, and yeah, it was a wake up "call"... Last edited by LonginottiFilms : Jul 31, 2008 at 04:43 AM. Reason: grammar

Jul 31, 2008, 04:42 AM	#9
Apple Ink macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2008	Any ways, that must've...er... hurt Seems like the battery's gone kaput! <sigh>hope this doesnt become another mainstream iPhone problem like those cracked cases! __________________ I know a lot about cars. I can look at a car's headlights and tell you exactly which way it's coming - Mitch Hedberg Last edited by mkrishnan : Jul 31, 2008 at 09:50 AM. Reason: Remove ref to deleted post

Jul 31, 2008, 04:48 AM	#10
ijason69 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2008	The damage to the dock tells me you had something else in your pocket, like keys or coins and these have shorted out the connector.

Jul 31, 2008, 04:50 AM	#11
LonginottiFilms Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2008	Also Amazingly...

Jul 31, 2008, 04:55 AM	#13
MICHAELSD macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ	I would turn that off, burning plastic might fall onto you ... How long have you had it, anyway?

Jul 31, 2008, 05:00 AM	#15
MICHAELSD macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ	It never got this hot before today?

Jul 31, 2008, 05:26 AM	#20
sammy2066 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2007	As far as I recollect, the first gen iPhones never had so many problems. That's what value engineering does to products. They're cheap and shoddy.

Jul 31, 2008, 06:14 AM	#22
appledrone macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Devon, UK	The same thing happened to a friend of mine here in the uk 3 days ago, his melted to the pocket lining of his coat! He marched to the applestore and demanded to see the manager, who after calling some senior apple people, gave him a new phone, an apple tv, time capsule and £50 itunes voucher! Take it in and kick up hell, it could be worth it!

Jul 31, 2008, 06:16 AM	#23
Pixellated Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dartford, UK	Well... Have you called Apple? __________________ "Globetotter" 32GB iPhone 3GS; "Bricky" 2.26GHz 13" MBP ; "Oldy" CD White MacBook; "Biggy" Xeon Quad Hackintosh; "Eyestrain" Hackintosh Netbook Finger on the WiFi 16GB iPad trigger

Jul 31, 2008, 06:28 AM	#25
muldul macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Sussex, England, UK	That is extremely dangerous, don't use it again until you go to an apple store with it __________________ Black Macbook 2.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB HD, Snow Leopard Ipod touch 16GB app update v.2.0 Ipod shuffle 4GB (3rd Gen) Ipod Nano 16GB (5th Gen)

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