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Report Summary

84 YO consumer indicated, that the phone was in a drawer and looking in the drawer the consumer discovered its battery exploded. The consumer reported, that it wasn't being used, nor was it on. The consumer is deeply concerned about the safety of it.

Product Details
  • Product Description: Apple I Phone6
  • Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: Apple Inc.
  • Brand Name: Apple
  • Model Name or Number: I Phone 6
  • Serial Number:
  • UPC Code:
  • SKU#:
  • Date Manufactured:
  • Retailer: Apple Store
  • Retailer State:
  • Purchase Date: 11/30/2013
  • Product Category: Electronics
  • Product Type: Telephones, Cell Phones & Accessories
  • Product Code: Telephones or Telephone Accessories (550)
Associated Recall
Incident Details
  • Incident Description: My IPhone 6 was in a drawer. Looking in the drawer I discovered the battery had exploded. It wasn't being used,nor was it on. I was lucky ,no injuries or fire. But I am deeply concerned about the safety of . Took it to local Apple store. They didn't know what happened. Didn't seemed to be very concerned either.
  • Incident Date: 8/8/2021
  • Incident Location: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Victims Involved
  • Injury Information: Incident, No Injury
  • My Relationship to the Victim: Self
  • Sex: Unknown
  • Victim's Age When Incident Occurred: 84 years
Comments from the Manufacturer/Private Labeler
Additional Details
  • Submitter has product?: No
  • Product was damaged before incident?: No
  • Product was modified before incident?:
  • If yes to any, explanation:
  • Have you contacted the manufacturer?: Yes
  • If Not, Do you plan to?:
  • Report Number: 20210812-2B851-2147361151
  • Report Date: 8/12/2021
  • Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 8/17/2021
  • Report First Publication Date: 8/31/2021
  • Category of Submitter: Consumer