Toronto Star

Woman burned by headphones battery

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An Australian woman suffered burns to her face after her batteryope­rated headphones exploded during a flight from Beijing to Melbourne, Australian air safety investigat­ors said Wednesday.

The woman fell asleep on the plane while wearing the headphones and awoke to a loud explosion, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau said. The woman said she then felt a burning sensation on her face.

The agency did not identify the brand of headphones or airline.

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