Man has lucky escape as fake charger cooks iPhone

This is scary!

Sun, 03 Aug, 2014 - 16:42

Shaun Cronin

If you have ever bought a cheaper version of a smartphone charger this video may make you think again.

We have all left our phone at home to charge while we go out, but YouTuber Josh Galea luckily was at home when he noticed a burning smell coming from his bedroom.

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