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Sleeping with your smartphone covered and charging underneath your pillow could be hazardous, creating a fire risk.

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  • If You Sleep With Your Phone Underneath Your Pillow Then You’d Better Stop @ The LAD bible

    Excerpt: If you’re one of those people who sleep with your phone under the pillow, you might want to stop. After a young girl had a lucky escape, West Midlands Fire Service have warned people that it’s a very bad idea to sleep with your mobile under a pillow. Images show that the phone overheated while the youngster was asleep, burning through her bedding, leaving her very fortunate to escape without injuries.

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