The event occurred on April 18, 2023. A 12-year-old girl died in Brazil after receiving an electric shock, while the cell phone he was using was charging.
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The minor and victim was identified as Laisa Sofía Da Silva Teixeira. She was using the mobile while she was charging. She was immediately taken to an intensive care unit in Oeiras.
Despite medical efforts, the minor died due to injuries caused by the electric shock she received while having the electronic device in her possession.
Why did this happen?
According to international media reports, the main hypothesis with which they work in the investigation is that the charger was of low quality, so the risk of overheating and short circuit were high.
“It is with deep sadness that the Mayor of Colonia do Piauí receives the news of the early death of Laisa Sofía Da Silva Texeira. In this moment of pain, we stand in solidarity with her grieving family, especially her mother, Ivone María da Silva, and her father, Edvaldo José Teixeira. She will always be fondly remembered by all of us who had the privilege of knowing her. May your soul rest in peace,” the authorities issued.
The residents of the community where the girl lived, located in an area in northwestern Brazil, declared a day of official mourning due to the tragic event.
According to proandroid, buying a charger with a very poor quality it can make the USB C connection of poor quality and end up breaking the connector of your device.
It is also possible that the transformer wiring and safety measures are not present, which increases the risk of a short or a malfunction.