A OnePlus Nord 3 has reportedly exploded injuring an 8-year-old child. This is one of the several such incidents that we have come across recently. So, let’s see try to understand what has happened this time and if it is related in any way to previous cases.
OnePlus Nord 3 explodes: What happened
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mobile blast. A brand new mobile blasted with in couple of days of its purchase. What about my 8 year old child future who has suffered hearing loss as well as mental trauma due to this #oneplusblast pic.twitter.com/ileNmu0ORp
— ritesh Kumar meena (@RiteshMee36153) July 26, 2023
Based on what we know, Ritesh Kumar Meena’s brand new OnePlus Nord 3 blasted just in a matter of days after its purchase. He claims his 8-year-old kid has suffered from hearing loss and the obvious mental trauma of witnessing the incident.
He tweeted the incident along with some photos of the blasted device lying on top of a mattress. The surface of the mattress beneath the damaged phone also appears burnt and torn.
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He alleges upon getting in touch with OnePlus, the company asked him to submit the battered phone. He fears that if he does so, the brand would destroy the evidence.
In the Twitter thread, he also shared the purchase invoice and the box of the damaged phone.
Since posting this, the official Twitter handle of Amazon Help and several other accounts have come forward with responses on the thread.
Twitter being a social platform, we wouldn’t be able to access your account or order details. Please continue to work with our team through e-mail, as this is the best way to resolve your issue. Appreciate your patience. -Mohsin
— Amazon Help (@AmazonHelp) July 27, 2023
Lawyer and social activist Gaurav Gulati has called for action from responsible authorities. He also shared a copy of the police complaint that has been filed against the accused.
Meanwhile, OnePlus is yet to comment on this. We have contacted the brand in this regard and when we get a response, we shall update you.
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The Nord 3’s predecessor has also been in the news for similar reasons. Well, not just OnePlus, but other branded phones also have been in this turmoil. The actual causes don’t always come to the surface. Let’s wait and see what has happened this time.
Fuente: Digit