Other things that explode

[Doberz]

Phones
Droid 2 Mysteriously (And Allegedly) Blows Up In Some Guy's Ear | TechCrunch

Samsung Phone Explodes in Face

Ayla Mota's iPhone explodes: Device emits smoke and sparks while charging | Mail Online

Flashlights
Explosion caused by flashlight sends HPD officer to hospital | abc13.com

1000's upon 1000's of light bulbs
Accidents - Light bulbs - Years 1997-2010 - Eyeball

Also, just look how many reported accidents happen every year: Accidents - Years 1997-2010

Hopefully this helps put "something" that has been scaring a lot of people in news lately in to perspective.

 

[Playa_hamm420]

I doubt it.. Mass hysteria will propagate ... Lets all Thanks the news for feeding us the daily dose.

But yeah im on the same train.. I think its silly and slightly hilarious how much people are over-reacting to the news latley..

*DOH SLAP!*

 

[denali_41]

i actually had a nokia 6108 [think that is the model?] blow up the day after i bought it while it was getting its first charge,,i was across the room when it happened and the phone blew across the room in pieces

 

[DaveP]

Lithium batteries and metal particles in the lithium electrolyte are unavoidable byproducts of manufacturing, according to the companies who build them.

Lithium-ion Safety Concerns – Battery University

 

[Hosedragger]

ahhhh i have to get rid of every battery and light bulb in my house now something went wrong with someone's

 

[Toronnah]

Problem is, Apple, Nokia et al have better PR departments for these incidents.