Using mobile charger is generally considered safe, but sometimes negligence can lead to a major accident. A similar case has come to light in America, where a child got electrocuted from a mobile charger. This accident was so terrible that the skin of the child’s neck and chest got badly burnt and he had to be taken to the hospital. Today we are going to tell you about the necessary precautions to avoid such accidents.

How did the accident happen?

According to reports, this incident happened in America, where a mobile charger was stuck in the extension cord in a house. This charger was not installed properly and there was a gap between it and the cord. The chain around the neck of an 8-year-old child playing next to it got stuck in this gap. This gave him a strong shock. To avoid this, he pulled the chain hard, broke it from his neck and threw it away. Due to this, his life was almost saved from electrocution. Immediately after this incident, his family members took him to the hospital and got him treated.

Always take these precautions

• Do not keep the charger plugged in while sleeping. Touching any metal during sleep can result in electric shock. Therefore, if there is a charger plugged in near your bed, then remove it and sleep only.
• Keep children away from power plugs. Many times people ask children to charge their mobile, but this can be dangerous. Therefore always keep children away from the plug.
• If your charger is old and its cable is cut, then stop using it. This may cause electric shock. Similarly, if a charger is not fitting in the plug then do not try to force it to fit. It would be better to charge the phone from another plug.

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A good quality charger not only charges the phone quickly but it can also prevent major damage. Poor quality charger not only has a negative impact on battery life, it can also cause explosion in many cases. In view of this, the government has also advised to maintain distance from substandard chargers. The Consumer Affairs Department of the government, while posting with the handle Jaago Customer Jaago, wrote that sub-standard charger can cause huge losses.

The government gave this advice

Wake up customers, the post on the handle Jaago handle reads, ‘We always carry our phones and chargers with us, but fake products can be dangerous. The CRS mark on your device or charger is not just a mark, it is a safety mark. Please check this while purchasing and stay safe! It has also been said that a charger without CRS mark can be a threat to both your phone and your safety.

We always carry our phones and chargers with us, but counterfeit products can be dangerous. The CRS mark on your device or charger is not just a mark, it is a safety mark. Be sure to check this while purchasing and be safe! #ElectricalSafety #IndianStandards #BIS #ConsumerSafety #BISCareApp, pic.twitter.com/0r1vSy9M1d

— Consumer Affairs (@jagograhakjago) November 3, 2025

Phone can explode due to fake charger

Charging the phone with a fake or poor quality charger can be extremely risky. Their biggest problem is that they get hot quickly. Due to this, there is a fear of damage to the internal parts of the phone, and it can also cause fire to the phone. Many such cases have come to light in the past, when people lost their lives due to phone blast.

Avoid buying such chargers

Many people often buy fake chargers in a hurry from bus stand, railway station or market etc. These are sold as genuine, but they are fake. There is no CRS mark on the fake charger or its packaging. Also their weight is light. To reduce the cost, necessary equipment is not added to them, due to which they are much lighter than the original ones. Apart from this, the cable supplied with them is also of poor quality. One should always avoid buying such chargers.

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