‘Lucky Escape’ for 11-Year-Old as Hot Tablet Burns Through Mattress as He Sleeps

A picture of a melted and burned tablet and mattress, which occurred when the device was left plugged in for over 24 hours, according to Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, on June 19, 2019. SFRS

An 11-year-old British boy had a “lucky escape” when a tablet burned through his mattress down to the springs, but never developed into a full fire and never burned him as he slept.

According to firefighters, the tablet—which had been plugged in since the previous evening—was connected to a genuine charger, but became hot as it lay on his bed on the night of June 19.