Exploding cellphones
For its part, while acknowledging that one of its phones was indeed the culprit, LG reportedly claimed that dying due to such an accident was “virtually impossible.” [From Korean man killed by exploding cellphone - Engadget]
For what it is worth, I did some freelance work a few years ago for WebView. One of their clients was inspecting polymer materials used in battery construction. They were very aware of the consequences of shipping pinholed product.

