Using your cell phone while charging can lead to fatal accidents.

Nowadays it is common to use the cell phone at various times in life, including going to the bathroom. However, using the device while it is charging, as harmless as it may seem, can cause accidents with serious consequences or even lead to death.

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It was the case of an 18-year-old boy, resident of Piauí, who died after an electrical discharge while using a cell phone connected to the socket. The case occurred in the rural area of ​​the municipality of União.

The information on the young man's cause of death came after he entered the Doctor José da Rocha Furtado Municipal Hospital. Doctors claim that the boy was electrocuted and died as a result of the shock.

What are the risks of touching your phone while it's charging?

Initially, there are not many risks related to using electronic devices while they are plugged in. However, some specific occasions, such as rainy days, can increase the danger of this seemingly harmless habit.

In places farther from big cities, where there is no greater protection against lightning, people can suffer electric shocks through the energy of the rays that run through the cables. Thus, the danger of receiving an electrical shock increases. And the risks can range from mild shocks to a possible explosion of the device, with the possibility of fire or even death, due to the intensity of the energy discharge.

Tips to avoid accidents with a cell phone plugged in

If you need to use your smartphone while charging, it's good to take some precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. In this way, to avoid sequelae or deaths, knowing some tips is essential for prevention:

• Avoid leaving electronic devices plugged in during rainy periods or major storms, especially in more remote regions;
• Make sure to use original chargers and cables, certified by Anatel;
• In case of changing the cell phone battery, prefer to buy the original item;
• Don't sleep with your cell phone under your pillow or next to your bed, especially when it's charging;
• To send messages or make calls, disconnect the cable from the cell phone to stop the power flow;
• Avoid damp places such as bathroom or kitchen to charge the device.