A Samsung Galaxy A21 Smartphone Caught Fire on a Plane

[jclo]

I think ouimetnick is looking for fair coverage.


Why weren't the iPhone 6 and XR fires I mentioned above covered?

I can't be sure we even saw those, and there's certainly news that we just don't come across. Especially super local stuff. I definitely haven't seen either before.

Edit: Here are times that we did cover Apple things catching on fire:

Apple Investigating AirPods That Allegedly Caught Fire in Florida

Florida resident Jason Colon was listening to his AirPods while at the gym this week when they started to malfunction, and a white smoke allegedly...

www.macrumors.com

Firefighter's iPhone 4 "Spontaneously Caught Fire" While Charging

A firefighter in the Pennsylvanian town of East Brandywine experienced a close call with his iPhone 4 earlier this month, according to a post on the...

www.macrumors.com

State Farm Sues Apple For Over $75,000, Claims Defective iPhone Caused House Fire

Wisconsin resident Xai Thao and her home insurance provider State Farm have jointly sued Apple for over $75,000 this week, claiming the company...

www.macrumors.com

 

[sw1tcher]

Kind of overreacting to a small fire. Evacuating passengers using the slides was unnecessary.

Getting passengers off the plane so they don't get sick from inhaling the smoke from the battery fire isn't a good idea?

Passengers were evacuated from the plane via the evacuation slides “due to hazy conditions inside the cabin," and two of were treated at a local hospital, the spokesperson said. A Twitter user who said they were on the flight described the cabin as “like a smoke machine.”

 

[jz0309]

History is repeating itself. This is where it begins…

Looks like Crapsung did not learn their lesson. They’re always having issues with the cell phones getting caught on fire 🔥

Every device that has a lithium ion battery in it is a potential fire hazard, iPhones have caught fire and so have Bolts and Tesla’s… just saying

 

[Sanme]

If it was an iPhone, it would be a worldwide news story, class action lawsuits, and batterygate hashtags.
For Samsung, it’s just Tuesday.

Actually on the flip side if it was an iPhone we would ask if there was an aftermarket battery replacement or if the owner uses an aftermarket phone charger

let’s accord the same energy to this scenario too

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Every device that has a lithium ion battery in it is a potential fire hazard, iPhones have caught fire and so have Bolts and Tesla’s… just saying

Not as much as Samsung though. Samsung’s devices are well known to be getting the devices on fire though!

 

[farewelwilliams]

stop it samsung, we're too busy here being angry at Apple about privacy stuffs.

 

[sw1tcher]

Not as much as Samsung though. Samsung’s devices are well known to be getting the devices on fire though!

Exaggeration much?

 

[Braderunner]

One of the many reasons they’re called…Samesung.

 

[davidjschloss]

Seems like a slow news day. Hopefully just an isolated incident. I’m sure MacRumors will report an iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 fire… right?

Feel free to send them links to where a plane was evacuated recently from an iPhone 12, or the iPhone that doesn't exist yet.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Exaggeration much?

Not so much…

Safety warning: Samsung user says phone caught fire and exploded

A Samsung A20e handset recently caught fire and exploded for a user in California. If this happens to your device, here's what you need to do.

www.komando.com

Another Samsung owner says phone EXPLODED – almost giving her 'severe burns'

A SAMSUNG customer claims his phone exploded, setting fire to towels and almost giving her “severe burns”. The disgruntled owner says she’s “done with Samsung” after t…

www.the-sun.com

Samsung phone catches fire and destroys car, says Detroit woman

Alleged phone-caused fire is still under investigation.

www.cnet.com

mmm

Alleged Samsung Phone Bursts Into Flames; Singes Man’s Arm, Hair: See Video

Although the charred phone was later shown in the video, it couldn’t be verified if it was actually a Samsung phone.

gadgets.ndtv.com

 

[DeepIn2U]

Yikes. I’m glad it didn’t happen mid-flight. 🙏🏻

True.

This guy typing away while leaving must’ve thought “figures he didn’t use an iPhone hehehe” /s

Sarcasm aside very happy nobody was hurt nor missing (downed plane). I don’t wish that nor ever want that for anybody.

Just feeling silly when I saw the 3rd pic in the first Twitter post

 

[farewelwilliams]

Seems like a slow news day. Hopefully just an isolated incident. I’m sure MacRumors will report an iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 fire… right?

you must be new here.
macrumors reports on nearly EVERY SINGLE PROBLEM with the iPhone 12.

Apple Investigating Display Issues With iPhone 12 Models, Including Flickering and Green/Gray Glow

In an internal document obtained by MacRumors, Apple has acknowledged an issue with some iPhone 12 displays exhibiting flickering, a green or gray...

www.macrumors.com

Multiple iPhone 12 Users Report Sudden Drops in 5G and LTE Cellular Coverage

Since Apple launched the iPhone 12 in October, an increasing number of users of the new smartphone have been reporting persistent drops in cellular...

www.macrumors.com

Some iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 Models Losing Color From Aluminum Body

Some iPhone 12 models have been losing color from their aluminum chassis, according to a new report from Svetapple.sk, which includes photos of a...

www.macrumors.com

iPhone 12 Mini Users Report Lock Screen Touch Sensitivity Issues

A significant number of new iPhone 12 mini owners are reporting Lock Screen sensitivity issues since receiving their phones. The MacRumors forum has...

www.macrumors.com

Apple Elaborates on Potential for iPhone 12 and MagSafe Accessories to Interfere With Implantable Medical Devices

Since the launch of iPhone 12 models in October, Apple has acknowledged that the devices may cause electromagnetic interference with medical devices...

www.macrumors.com

Apple Says Hearing Aid Sound Issues With iPhone 12 Models Will Be Fixed in Future Software Update

In a new support document, Apple has acknowledged that users might experience sound quality issues with some Made for iPhone hearing aids/devices....

www.macrumors.com

 

[watakoola]

Wow…here we go again. Why would u just not buy an iPhone? It boggles the mind….I think the reason is that smartphones are so important to people’s lives that they would rather suffer with a galaxy then admit they were wrong about such an important purchase….btw I hate getting that puke green text back.

What an arrogant attitude.

Believe it or not, there are people who chose not to have an iPhone. Just because _you_ don't like/approve of someone else's choice doesn't make you right.

Oh, and before you ask: I am an iPhone user and choose not to own a Samsung phone. Many of my Samsung-owning friends are more than happy with their phones.

 

[Bandaman]

Wow…here we go again. Why would u just not buy an iPhone? It boggles the mind….I think the reason is that smartphones are so important to people’s lives that they would rather suffer with a galaxy then admit they were wrong about such an important purchase….btw I hate getting that puke green text back.

Because Samsungs are good phones? And maybe you should seek counseling for your green text bubble issue.

 

[DeepIn2U]

These Samsungs are straight fire!

Lol nicely done with the play unto words.

History is repeating itself. This is where it begins…

Looks like Crapsung did not learn their lesson. They’re always having issues with the cell phones getting caught on fire 🔥

Imagine ur flight got delayed because of stupid Crapsung phone getting caught on fire. How annoying is that?

Samsung has been making phones since 1988!! They’ve been using unification for parts of their smartphones since they launched the Samsung Innov8 S60 smartphone. It was very advanced in its day didn’t sell well but it was to showcase advances for all their sub-divisions.

I’m VERY curious if all these phones going on fire, the ones made by Samsung seem to be much much more prevalent than any other manufacturer. Since most maniacs tires source the battery to various others, I wonder if Samsung, internally is cutting corners either with battery or charging components within the phones chipset that is a precursor to these Samsung phone boomba ??!

 

[now i see it]

Samsung should include a battery containment bag in the box with every phone they sell

 

[ghanwani]

Who can we blame?

 

[tridley68]

Not one bit surprised at this.

 

[nvmls]

Who can we blame?

Android for using Java.

 

[thingstoponder]

Seems like a slow news day. Hopefully just an isolated incident. I’m sure MacRumors will report an iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 fire… right?

Of course they would. Apple outrage gets the most clicks for tech sites.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Who can we blame?

Android for using flash?

 

[ian87w]

Wow…here we go again. Why would u just not buy an iPhone? It boggles the mind….I think the reason is that smartphones are so important to people’s lives that they would rather suffer with a galaxy then admit they were wrong about such an important purchase….btw I hate getting that puke green text back.

The Galaxy A21 is roughly less than $200. Let me know when Apple starts selling iPhones at that price range.

 

[Glideslope]

Every device that has a lithium ion battery in it is a potential fire hazard, iPhones have caught fire and so have Bolts and Tesla’s… just saying

Don’t forget to add VW to the party. Although Tesla uses Panasonic Modules. VW and Chevy use LG. Not Samsung.

IMO, Panasonic Li-ion Modules are the safest from a QC point of view.

 

[LFC2020]

I really hope airplanes do not enforce people to turn off their devices before getting departed from the airplane.

Just ban people from boarding the plane with crapsung phones 😂

 

[Braderunner]

Lol nicely done with the play unto words.


Samsung has been making phones since 1988!! They’ve been using unification for parts of their smartphones since they launched the Samsung Innov8 S60 smartphone. It was very advanced in its day didn’t sell well but it was to showcase advances for all their sub-divisions.

I’m VERY curious if all these phones going on fire, the ones made by Samsung seem to be much much more prevalent than any other manufacturer. Since most maniacs tires source the battery to various others, I wonder if Samsung, internally is cutting corners either with battery or charging components within the phones chipset that is a precursor to these Samsung phone boomba ??!