Galaxy S24 Allegedly Catches Fire During Normal Use

A new report about a Galaxy S24 catching fire has surfaced, which raises some concerns about battery safety. The claims come from a user based in South Korea, who says the incident took place earlier this week. While such cases are quite rare these days, they tend to attract concern due to the risks involved.

User claims they were using the Galaxy S24 normally when it caught fire

According to the Reddit user chocho-789, the Galaxy S24 suddenly started swelling while they were using it for normal internet browsing. They claim the phone was not charging and had never been dropped or repaired. It reportedly emitted smoke, became extremely hot, and then burst open in their hand. As a result, they suffered minor burn blisters. They also claim to have video footage of the incident.

Local fire officials reportedly examined the device and found signs consistent with lithium battery ignition. These batteries are generally safe but can become dangerous if there’s an internal fault or damage. The user says they’ve been contacted by a local service center connected to Samsung. The company hasn’t made any public statement yet, but an investigation is likely to follow.

For now, this appears to be an isolated case. There have been a few similar reports in the past, including one earlier this year involving a different Galaxy phone. However, millions of Galaxy S24 units are in use worldwide, and there’s no evidence of a widespread issue. In the meantime, we have requested Samsung for a comment. This story will be updated after we receive a response.