Family claims iPhone killed daughter
Updated: 2013-07-15 09:40
(Xinhua)
|
|||||||||||
URUMQI - The relatives of a 23-year-old woman from Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region have claimed that the woman died after being electrocuted while using her iPhone.
The older sister of victim Ma Ailun said Saturday on Sina Weibo, the Chinese equivalent of Twitter, that Ma was electrocuted while trying to answer a call on her iPhone while the device was charging.
"(I) hope that Apple Inc can give us an explanation. I also hope that all of you will refrain from using your mobile devices while charging," her post reads.
The post has gone viral online, with many forwarding the message and warning others of the dangers of using mobile devices while they are being charged.
Ma's father, Ma Guanghui, confirmed that his daughter was electrocuted, adding that her body showed signs of electrocution.
Ma, a resident of Xinjiang's city of Changji, was previously employed as a flight attendant at China Southern Airlines, although she recently quit her job.
Local police confirmed that Ma did die of electrocution, but they have yet to verify if her phone was involved in the incident.
Ma's sister said via Sina Weibo that she hopes to seek justice from Apple.
Apple said on Sunday in a statement that the company felt "deeply sorry for the unfortunate accident" and expressed condolence to the victim and her family.
The company would have a thorough probe into the case, and would be in full cooperation with investigations, the statement said.
Local police said they are continuing to investigate the case.
Related Stories
Safety fears after iPhone 4 explodes 2013-07-10 15:47
Qoros aims to match iPhone appeal 2013-04-22 14:21
China Unicom's iPhone 5 mainland sales soar 2012-12-22 09:27
Apple's iPhone 5 China sales top 2m 2012-12-18 11:07
iPhone 5 hit Chinese mainland market 2012-12-18 09:49
Snow brings a cool reception for iPhone 5 2012-12-15 09:41
Today's Top News
Going private in healthcare 'is the future'
Snowden says he won't release harmful US data
More foreign companies involved in IPR cases
Local govts face financing woes
HK to lift controls on baby formula
Zimmerman not guilty
Largest vessel visits Indonesia
Urumqi residents hand in weapons
Hot Topics
Lunar probe , China growth forecasts, Emission rules get tougher, China seen through 'colored lens', International board,
Editor's Picks
Challenging times on 'high-speed Silk Road' |
Coming to a screen near you |
Jiangnan Style |
Hospital ship lends a helping hand |
Elderly willpower gets a boost |
Pain lingers after Xinjiang attack |