All articles tagged with #battery failure
A small subset of 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vehicles may experience a charging issue due to a voltage differential between battery cells, leading to the need for battery replacement. This issue is linked to manufacturing defects or BMS failures, but most EV batteries last well beyond 100,000 miles and are covered by an 8-year warranty, making such failures rare and manageable.
The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold failed a bend test dramatically, with the battery rupturing and catching fire, marking the first time a phone has exploded during such testing, raising concerns about its durability and design flaws.
The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold was subjected to extreme durability testing by JerryRigEverything, during which its battery expanded, overheated, and emitted smoke, setting off a fire alarm, marking the first time a phone has exploded in such tests. This incident highlights potential battery safety issues, though experts suggest it may be due to the extreme stress applied during testing rather than a design flaw.
Tech YouTuber Daniel Rotar experienced a dangerous battery expansion in his Samsung Galaxy Ring, highlighting safety risks associated with wearable devices, which required medical removal.
A 20-month-old girl in Arizona was trapped in a Tesla Model Y after its battery died without warning, requiring firefighters to break the car's window to rescue her. The incident has raised concerns about Tesla's safety features and the adequacy of emergency response training for electric vehicles. Experts argue over whether the responsibility lies with Tesla for not having proper emergency safeguards or with firefighters for not being familiar with the car's emergency procedures.
Pokemon players are facing a new issue with failing cartridges, as even after replacing the battery, some games are unable to save. This problem affects older GameBoy Color cartridges as well as DS and 3DS era games. The issue is exacerbated by the need to maintain a real-time clock, causing the battery to drain twice as quickly in Generation 2 Pokemon carts. To mitigate potential data loss, players are advised to back up their older cartridges using alternative devices or methods, as there is currently no official solution for preserving these games.