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by spekcular 1648 days ago
I was not aware of these risks. I knew that li-ion batteries were flammable but didn't realize they would malfunction in consumer devices. Now I know!
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There was a period of months where cell phone fires on planes was all over the news. There's also a massive recall of the Chevy Bolt recently.
You weren't around for the Galaxy Note debacle?
I mean, it being not the standard is exactly why it's a debacle, right?