Exploding Galaxy Note 7 Burns Down Jeep To Ashes

A family from Florida, U.S has just lost a Jeep Cherokee and a brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 after the phone left on a charger burst into flames on Monday, destroying itself and the Cherokee.

Exploding Galaxy Note 7 Burns Down Jeep

According to the reports, Nathan Dornacher and wife Lydia were cruising garage sales in Florida with their daughter. They stopped at home to unload a furniture they had purchased earlier.

Exploding Galaxy Note 7 Burns Down Jeep

While carrying the furniture out of the Cherokee, Nathan left his brand-new Galaxy Note 7 charging in the centre console. When the family was back in the garage, they were shocked to see the Jeep's interior engulfed in flames, and thick black smoke pouring out.

Exploding Galaxy Note 7 Burns Down Jeep

The St. Petersburg Fire department responded to the incident, but it was too late to save the Cherokee. The fire completely destroyed the vehicle, which was heavily modified with aftermarket parts.

Exploding Galaxy Note 7 Burns Down Jeep

The Galaxy Note 7 has already gained a reputation for spontaneous combustion. Samsung has issued a recall for the phone in ten countries after thirty-five cases reported of Galaxy Note 7 catching fire or exploding.

via FOX 13

Article Published On: Saturday, September 10, 2016, 11:24 [IST]
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