Exploding phones ‘a growing problem’

CURTIS SATHRE’s 13-year-old son Michael stood stunned, hand gushing blood after his mobile phone exploded.

US safety officials have received 83 reports of mobile phones exploding or catching fire in the past two years, usually because of bad batteries or chargers.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says burns to the face, neck and hip are among the injuries. The agency works with companies to create better battery standards.