In a horrifying incident, a young boy suffered severe burns after a mobile phone battery exploded in his mouth. The shocking event occurred inside an Indian mobile shop and was captured on CCTV, showing the boy standing near the counter before putting the lithium battery in his mouth.
How the Explosion Happened
According to reports, the boy bit the side of the lithium-based battery, which immediately caused a violent explosion. The fire from the blast resulted in burns on the youngster’s face and mouth. Witnesses said the boy was rushed to receive medical attention immediately after the incident.
One person who shared the video online described it as, “Shocking incident inside a mobile shop when a boy began chewing on a Lithium Phone Battery. Within seconds, the battery exploded, leaving him seriously injured. The injured boy was rushed for medical treatment.”
The clip also shows the mobile shop owner panicking, throwing the burnt battery away in fear for his own safety.
Shocking incident inside a mobile shop when a boy began chewing on a Lithium Phone Battery. Within seconds, the battery exploded, leaving him seriously injured. The injured boy was rushed for medical treatment pic.twitter.com/03MeyXz28p
— Rosy (@rose_k01) February 5, 2026
Why Lithium Batteries Are Dangerous
Lithium phone batteries are sealed containers that hold highly concentrated chemicals and carry electrical energy. Damaging the battery casing especially by biting can release these dangerous substances immediately.
The batteries contain electrolytes, which are corrosive and alkaline. Contact with these chemicals can cause serious chemical burns on skin or in the mouth. Lithium batteries, in particular, are known to pose a high risk of explosions when mishandled.
The incident sparked widespread reactions online, with many criticizing the boy for endangering himself and others. The incident has highlighted the dangers of mishandling phone batteries and the importance of keeping them away from children.
