Samsung Fold 8 explodes after 4 days in Moscow
A new Samsung Galaxy Fold 8 smartphone exploded in Moscow after only four days of use, during charging, but caused no injuries or fire. The device was purchased for 139,000 rubles at the 'Gorbuschka' shopping center.
Consensus
- The Samsung Galaxy Fold 8 exploded in Moscow after four days of use.
- The device was being charged when the explosion occurred.
- The explosion was caused by battery overheating.
- No injuries or fire resulted from the incident.
- The phone was purchased for 139,000 Russian rubles at the 'Gorbuschka’ shopping center.
- The buyer requested a refund but was denied by the store.
- The store claimed the incident was not covered under warranty.
- The buyer is seeking legal assistance to pursue a refund.
Points of divergence
- The incident occurred on August 17, as reported by the Telegram channel Shot. — vm
- No official confirmation of the incident has been received as of the publication date. — vm
- The phone was a gift from the woman's boyfriend. — riamo
- The man bought the phone for his girlfriend at the 'Gorbuschka' market. — vm
- The phone was returned to the store for a refund, but the store refused, citing the case as non-warranty. — tg_moscowmap
- The boyfriend is currently searching for lawyers to pursue legal action. — riamo
- The buyer intends to involve lawyers to seek a refund. — vm
- A separate incident involving a water heater explosion in Balashikha is mentioned. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- Worked 4 days: new Samsung Fold for 139 thousand rubles exploded at a Moscow woman — РИАМО
- Latest Samsung smartphone exploded in Moscow woman four days after purchase — Вечерняя Москва
- New Samsung Fold 8 exploded in a Moscow resident's home four days after purchase — Новости Москвы