iPad air explodes in Vodafone shop in Australia

[Guest]

A brand new iPad Air exploded in flames in an Australian mobile phone store.

The explosion and fire were so severe that the fire brigade had to be called in to fight the smoke and sparks that were continuing to burst out from the device.

The incident occurred in a Vodafone store in Canberra and the shop had to be evacuated.A Vodafone spokesperson said a ‘burst of flames’ appeared from the charging port of the brand new iPad Retina demonstration model, Sydney’s Daily Telegraph reported.

As the store filled with smoke, firemen rushed to the store and put out the fire.

Although no staff members or customers were injured during the incident, the new model iPad Air, released by Apple globally on November 1, was completely destroyed, the appearance of its frame suggesting it had suffered from extreme heat.

It is understood a representative from Apple visited the store to collect the iPad for testing and try to establish what caused the explosion.

No comment has been available from Apple, which released the dramatically thin new model with the claim that it created an entirely new mobile computing experience.

With its thinner appearance, lighter weight and faster processor than the earlier model, it has been received favourably by technology writers.

US, Japanese, Chinese and Korean companies are believed to be involved in the manufacture of iPads and iPhones.

 

 

 

 

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Well, that Air went up in smoke.

 

 

Badum-tish!!!

[Ookami]

Did it had some kind of note from Foxconn slav... worker?

[TEDWARDS]

OMFG terrible pun just terrible, but I know... someone had to do it

[Sarcasm]

Did it had some kind of note from Foxconn slav... worker?

In his defence, he got paid about five cents. Minimum wage=minimum work.

[juretrn]

Hmm.... when you buy an iPad and bring it home it should play "The bomb has been planted" sound from counter strike.

[Ookami]

In his defence, he got paid about five cents. Minimum wage=minimum work.

Yeah, but they still like to send messages...

[Oseirus]

Is it just me, or have a lot of stories like this been popping up lately? I can think of at least three incidences (just in the last year or so!) where someone's Apple product caused physical harm after bursting into flame or shocking the crap out of them. Now, granted, at least one of those was due to a shoddy Chinese knock-off charger, but after so many times it just isn't coincidence anymore.

[HaZardousLP]

To be fair, faults happen, it seems like this is a one off as concerning as it is.

[Guest]

I don't like Apple (not products, the company)

 

So this should instill fear in people who were thinking about buying their products.

[HaZardousLP]

Is it just me, or have a lot of stories like this been popping up lately? I can think of at least three incidences (just in the last year or so!) where someone's Apple product caused physical harm after bursting into flame or shocking the crap out of them. Now, granted, at least one of those was due to a shoddy Chinese knock-off charger, but after so many times it just isn't coincidence anymore.

 

 

To be fair, faults happen, it seems like this is a one off as concerning as it is.

 

Well there goes my point

 

But really, thinking about the market share Apple has it isn't unexpected that faults happen. Remember OCZ SSDs?

[Ookami]

Soon enough terrorists will be using Ipad Air instead of C4 or other explosives.

[Guest]

Soon enough terrorists will be using Ipad Air instead of C4 or other explosives.

Next CoD will feature iPad Air instead of grenades.

[Bluejay0]

 

 

Well, that Air went up in smoke.

 

That pun....

[Ookami]

Next CoD will feature iPad Air instead of grenades.

CoD game will cost 400$, because Activision will have to pay Apple for using their products and names.

[Guest]

CoD game will cost 400$, because Activision will have to pay Apple for using their products and names.

And need 8GB of RAM.

[Shattered4k]

CoD game will cost 400$, because Activision will have to pay Apple for using their products and names.

Ya dont need the branding on it. Haha!

[TheArcheaon]

 

 

 

 

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Well, that Air went up in smoke.

 

 

Badum-tish!!!

 

 

Here's another article on the same story. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/11/08/ipad_air_explodes_into_fireball_as_terrified_fanbois_flee_apple_store/

[Oseirus]

CoD 6G. Then a half year later, 6GS. It will be the exact same game, but feature two new weapons.

[Lord Pantaloons]

Maybe they don't work that well upside down.

[Tigerbomb8]

CoD 6G. Then a half year later, 6GS. It will be the exact same game, but feature two new weapons.

COD 6C.. Comes with brightly coloured guns and hats for you soldier.. 

[martinrox1568]

Is it just me, or have a lot of stories like this been popping up lately? I can think of at least three incidences (just in the last year or so!) where someone's Apple product caused physical harm after bursting into flame or shocking the crap out of them. Now, granted, at least one of those was due to a shoddy Chinese knock-off charger, but after so many times it just isn't coincidence anymore.

For you 3 times is so many time it can't be a coincedence anymore? do you have any idea how many idevices exist in the world note? 3 out of 300 million isn't that bad. . .

[snowComet]

i think the ipad being blown up is an older generation ipad,not the ipad air,as from the photo it looks like it has a thick bezel...

anyway, i wonder what caused the explosion...

[Razarza]

Sounds like summer is starting half a month early.

[Enderman]

this is why lithium batteries are so unpredictable...

[Guest]

Sorry for the necro but I thought of this recently again and this news is still something I find funny.