Although the likelihood of someone being electrocuted by a smartphone is very low, there are reported cases that it happened.
Just recently, a Texas teen was electrocuted by her cellphone while taking a bath. Her family told local the news that her cellphone had fallen into the bathtub and she had a burn mark on her hand.
An unplugged smartphone carries a charge of 5-20 volts which is not capable of electrocuting people, although it might provide a minor shock if it comes in contact with water. However, when you connect it to an electric point, the risk rises exponentially.
Water is a good conductor of electricity. Accessing any electrical appliance, in this case, a plugged-in smartphone is inadvisable. Electricity and water simply don’t mix which is why most smartphones come with an electric shock warning.
Find out how to avoid cell phone electrocution at MSN.com.