As exciting and intriguing as the CyanogenMod-powered OnePlus One might be, perhaps it’s a good thing that the phone is so difficult to purchase right now; with a relatively small number of OnePlus One handsets in the hands of the public, we already have out first report of an injury having been sustained when the handset randomly exploded in a user’s back pocket.
OnePlus forum poster “MiYzu” recently shared a story and a series of photographs that could be cause for concern for prospective OnePlus One owners. According to his post, the man’s phone randomly exploded in his back pocket, spewing out so much heat that it actually burned the back of his leg.
This case is particularly concerning because the battery was under very little stress at the time, since the phone was not plugged in.
MiYzu included several photos with his post, a few of which can be seen below.
OnePlus responded with the following statement, which was sent to Android Police via email.
We are very sorry to see one of our users had to experience this with their device as the safety of our customers is our first and foremost concern. We have already contacted MiYzu to learn more about his condition, as well as dispatched OnePlus staff to physically retrieve back the phone. This way, we can determine the circumstances surrounding this so that we may work to prevent this happening in the future.
Our products undergo extremely rigorous testing, and this is the first time anything like this has happened. We take this issue very seriously. We will send MiyZu a new phone and also reimburse him for the damage to his jeans and phone case, as well as any medical costs associated with this accident.
are we still using the invite list? i have an invite to give away and unsure what name i'm suppose to go with.
Wow. This guy is unlucky for being injured but the consequences could have been far worse if he had been using the phone at the time of the explosion.
I got another invite. Did anyone else get two invites when they gave away the first one?
Anyways, quote to see the link:
Man, I really hope the Moto X+1 is good. Only reason I'm not going O+O is because the screen is way too big for me.
Got an invite this morning. No idea what's the best way to do this. It's going to expire in less than a day. Quote to reveal.
Oooooh another invite. Who's up for another contest?
Anyways, quote to see the link:
Damn it. I´ll never get one. Always late.
Haha same here
But I'm still not sure if really want this phone. I'm happy with my two years old Nexus 4 and I don't know if the OnePlus One is too big for me. Also the yellow banding scares me. =/
alrighty. last minute. so if you want the phone i have an invite.
quote to see.
should expire any minute now.
I got hooked up by a very nice GAFer, so I can be taken off the list!
I´ll make sure to come back, when I get invites.
I have two invites to give out - how am I supposed to give these out? >.>
First come first serve or whoever gets to me first?
Second!I have two invites to give out - how am I supposed to give these out? >.>
First come first serve or whoever gets to me first?
No worries! Thanks.I will send them out tomorrow - just got home.
P.S. (Someone did get to my in PM before you snack - apologies)
Will keep this post updated.
Ordered mine last night off of aliexpress. Is there an OT for this phone?
People who already have the OnePlus One: which protection case have you bought? I wanted to get an official one but apparently they're not available yet...?
Ordered mine last night off of aliexpress. Is there an OT for this phone?
I see, thanks. I wanted to do the same but this case appeared as "coming soon" on the shop.I ordered the official flip case with mine. Don´t know if I´ll stick with it, just wanted to have something.
I see, thanks. I wanted to do the same but this case appeared as "coming soon" on the shop.
I just switched regions and it seems that the official case is available in the US but not in Europe. I hope I'll be able to order one later without having to pay expensive delivery fees!
That's the biggest selection on cases I found thus far.
No idea on shipping costs, though.
If anyone comes across a waterproof case, please let me know!
Hearing about the report over the exploding phone I'm a little concerned that they sell PELOSI High Anti-Explosion Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Oneplus one on that store.
The phone did not explode it just burned through the plastic. The guy was sitting on it and probably bent the battery, releasing the chemicals which mixed and caused a reaction that produced a lot of heat. Result: burned the back of the phone and his leg.
I have one extra invite to send out if anyone wants it - please let me know.
I've finally gotten my invites to give away after my purchase. PM me if you're interested.