A Samsung Galaxy S25 FE exploded during the night, marking it as not the first instance of a Galaxy S25 experiencing such an incident.

      From burnt hair to shrapnel scattered everywhere, this alarming situation illustrates why charging your phone on a mattress is a bad idea.

      A Reddit user recently recounted a frightening incident involving her Samsung Galaxy S25 FE. She was awakened in the night by popping sounds, likening it to fireworks, as metal and plastic shrapnel flew throughout her room.

      The cause? Her phone exploded while charging. The user admitted that she was charging her phone on the mattress, acknowledging it wasn't the best choice. Nevertheless, she used the original charging cord that came with the phone and an appropriate Samsung charging brick. It's worth noting that Samsung no longer provides a wall charger in the box. She also clarified that the phone wasn't covered by a pillow or any other object while it was on the mattress.

      The explosion exceeded what is considered normal. The fire department had to be called to manage the resulting smoke. The user experienced singed hair and a minor burn on her neck. Fortunately, her son, who was also in the room, did not sustain any physical injuries, though he was understandably shaken by the event.

      Is this a unique occurrence?

      Sadly, not entirely. Late last year, a two-month-old Galaxy S25 Plus ignited overnight in Indiana while being charged with an official Samsung charger and cable. The fire department confirmed it was a thermal runaway event, which occurs when the battery overheats uncontrollably and escalates rapidly.

      The family inhaled toxic fumes and required medical attention. Samsung’s insurance team offered each family member $500 for pain and suffering, which the family deemed as “an extreme lowball.”

      Several users have reported similar battery explosion issues on social media; however, validating these claims is challenging due to insufficient details.

      Samsung has yet to respond.

      The Reddit user mentioned reaching out to Samsung and obtaining a ticket number, but she has not received any follow-up. Samsung has not made any public comments regarding this specific incident.

      In the Indiana situation, Samsung claimed an “external force” was responsible, although the fire department's probe concluded that a thermal runaway event had occurred. This response puzzled many, and the new incident will likely raise similar concerns.

      For now, the safest practice remains: charge your phone on a hard, flat surface, and avoid leaving it on a bed or couch overnight.