Your old phone could catch fire - Here's how to prevent it from happening
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October 11, 2022

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Have an old phone lying around in a drawer? It could catch FIRE

Have an old phone lying around in a drawer? It could catch FIRE

Samsung is in hot water again. Its Note 7 fiasco has long passed, but the company's newer devices are experiencing similar issues. People say their phones are swelling up. This is a dangerous issue that could lead to a fire. It doesn't just affect older phones, nor is the problem limited to Samsung. Here's what you need to do to stay safe.

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