Samsung Galaxy S3 Explodes into flames, Samsung issues statement

The recently announced smartphone from Samsung, Galaxy S3 exploded into flames when an unlucky customer placed it in a car mount. The international version of Galaxy S3 burnt with white flames and ended up with a banging noise. Samsung has issued a statement regarding the same, on it official blog, today.

As reported by Engadget, the screen of Galaxy S3 wasn’t affected at all, it remained intact during the whole burning event while the reception (radio signal) suffered a major loss. The smartphone was sent to a repair house for full investigation. This is not the first time that we are seeing a smartphone meltdown, but seeing Galaxy S3 is really shocking. We can’t say anything it might be due to a manufacturing defect or mishandling of the product.

Samsung has issued the following statement for the same

There have been recent online posts displaying pictures of a Samsung GALAXY SIII that appears to have heat-related damage at the bottom of the device. Samsung is aware of this issue and will begin investigating as soon as we receive the specific product in question. Once the investigation is complete, we will be able to provide further details on the situation. We are committed to providing our customers with the safest products possible and are looking at this seriously.