Apple launches probe into death of former air stewardess
Apple has launched an investigation after claims that a former air stewardess died from an electric shock when she used her iphone 5 while it was still charging.
Ma Ailun, 23, a former air stewardess with China Southern Airlines, collapsed to the ground when she picked up her smartphone which was still plugged in, her family said.
She was taken to hospital in Xinjiang, northwest China, but medics were unable to revive her.
Her brother, Yuelun, told Apple Daily that the family believe she died from an electric shock while answering a call and that the phone and its accessories have been handed over to the Chinese authorities.
Apple said it had launched a ‘thorough investigation’ reports the Daily Mail, adding: "We are deeply saddened to learn of this tragic incident and offer our condolences to the family.
"We will fully investigate and co-operate with authorities in this matter."
China’s popular social media chat sites, called Weibos, were inundated with posts urging fellow iPhone users not to make calls while charging their phones.
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