Thread: PLEASE HELP. Cingular phone almost electrocuted me when I plugged it in to charge!!!?

I charge my phone every night w/o any complications, but tonight, my phone (Cingular model LG CU500) literally SPARKED out of control when I tried to plug it in. It sounded like surging electricity, and I even saw the sparks themselves! I was scared to death and unplugged the charger. Now, my phone will not turn on. Can anybody possibly explain why?

*I noticed that the battery lid on the back was not completely closed. Possibly that has something to do with it?

You TRIED to plug it in? You're not meant to leave switches and plugs halfway. It's dangerous to hold a light switch between on and off. I've done it before and it made a cracking sound. Same with plugs.

The current probably damaged the battery and/or charger from doing so. I suggest you take it back to where you purchased it and don't attempt to plug it in again.