iPhone 4 Problem List Grows Long, This Time the USB Port Catches Fire
Yet another problem has reared its ugly head, much to the dismay of Apple fans all over the world. The issues keep on piling up, possibly because these smart phones were wheeled out much quicker than it should have been before strict quality checks could be performed. This time, the issue has caused many a burned hand as iPhone 4 USB ports end up malfunctioning and catching on fire.
As if yellow screen blotches, dwindling reception issues and broken displays were not enough, now the device suddenly catches fire by simply plugging it in for a charge.
The USB malfunction results in a messy goo of burnt plastic and melted metal near the USB port. This looks to be the most dangerous flaw yet, leaving the owner with skin injuries and an expensive mobile phone paperweight.
According to reports, one such owner verified that he only plugged his device in to charge the iPhone 4 when its connection caught on fire. The owner of the toasty device then tried to return his dangerous mobile phone to Apple via their official store. Unfortunately, he went home with nothing due to the unavailability of a replacement handset.
Apple Store techs confirmed that the unlucky owner’s iPhone 4 did indeed have a malfunction when it was plugged in, which can be attributed to a defective USB port.
Because of all the bad publicity, Apple still refuses to go for a mass recall or give out freebies for their unsatisfied customers. At least they did offer a full refund to those who would rather be rid of their iPhone 4 devices, but this is hardly enough to address the prevalent (and now, utterly dangerous) issues that the initial iPhone 4 batches are experiencing. It is truly shocking the way that the mobile phone giant has skimped out on the quality of their fast selling device.
