Canadian user reports Galaxy S25 FE explosion while charging overnight
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Summary
A Canadian user reports that their Samsung Galaxy S25 FE exploded while charging overnight on a mattress. The phone was using the in-box cable and a third-party 20W USB-PD charger. The user woke to popping sounds and shrapnel flying, sustaining minor burns and singed hair, while their son was traumatized. The fire department responded. This marks the third reported Samsung flagship fire this year.
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The user claimed they got their hair singed and suffered a small burn on their neck, while their son is traumatized from the incident.
The phone was kept on the mattress where the user and their son were sleeping, but it wasn't under a pillow.
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