ELECTROCUTED BY iPHONE - CHINESE WOMAN'S FAMILY CLAIMS (PHOTOS)

Ma Ailun had recently quit her job as a flight attendant and was due to be married. She died
from electrocution on July 11, and her family claims her charging iPhone is at fault. (Weibo/
@Stewardess)
Apple will investigate claims that a Chinese woman was electrocuted by when she tried to
answer a call on her iPhone, which was plugged into a wall and charging.
Initial reports from the Public Safety Bureau in Xinjiang province said an "elementary
inspection" of the body of 23-year-old Ma Ailun, a former flight attendant, showed "an obvious
electronic injury" on her neck.
Local police said they had not yet determined if Ma's phone was involved in her July 11 death.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of this tragic incident and offer our condolences to the Ma
family," Apple said in a statement. "We will fully investigate and cooperate with authorities in
this matter.”
A woman who said she was Ma's sister, posting to the Chinese social network Sina Weibo,
alleged the iPhone was responsible for her death.
"I hope that Apple Inc. can give us an explanation," she wrote. "i also hope that all you will
refrain from using your mobile devices while charging."
Local reports drew heavily on the Weibo feed of the supposed sister, whose identity could not
be verified, and thus vary on the specific details of the case.
The phone was supposedly purchased in December, but it was not clear if it was the most
recent iPhone 5 or a previous model.
Speculation focused particularly on the type of charger Ma used, as a "flood" of uncertified
power chargers has recently hit the market,
A warning from the China Consumers' Association in May said the chargers could turn the
smartphones into "pocket grenades" that could cause explosions, electric shock or fires.
Her family said she was in the bath when she received the call, but got out to answer, and
claimed she was using genuine Apple parts.