A cell phone apparently ignited in a man’s pocket, causing second and third degree burns. There is currently no information on the manufacturer of the phone of the battery. We hope we use neither of them.
Cell Phone Battery Ignites in Man’s Pocket
Batteries would seem to be a safe and established technology. Perhaps if it was a now fuel-cell battery, we could understand some flaws in the technology. It would be no less acceptable…but more understandable.