A man was electrocuted as he charged his mobile phone while in the bath, an inquest has heard.
Richard Bull died when his iPhone charger made contact with the water at his home in Ealing, west London.
A coroner ruled his death was accidental and plans to send a report to Apple about taking action to prevent future deaths.
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Is the coroner daft? Someone is stupid enough to have water and electricity in close proximity........and the coroner thinks the manufacturer of the appliance being used should do something to prevent other idiots from electrocuting themselves! 
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Is the coroner daft? Someone is stupid enough to have water and electricity in close proximity........and the coroner thinks the manufacturer of the appliance being used should do something to prevent other idiots from electrocuting themselves!
I have to agree with you Fluffs 
Moonie posted:Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Is the coroner daft? Someone is stupid enough to have water and electricity in close proximity........and the coroner thinks the manufacturer of the appliance being used should do something to prevent other idiots from electrocuting themselves!
I have to agree with you Fluffs
And me - what could they do?
Roger the Alien posted:Moonie posted:Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Is the coroner daft? Someone is stupid enough to have water and electricity in close proximity........and the coroner thinks the manufacturer of the appliance being used should do something to prevent other idiots from electrocuting themselves!
I have to agree with you Fluffs
And me - what could they do?
It's a shame someone had to die but maybe it will make people think a little more carefully about where they charge their mobiles in future
Rog, they couldn't do anything...
Thank you, Moonie........and Rog. 
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing posted:Thank you, Moonie........and Rog.
Sad story isn't it Fluffy
Very sad indeed - we all make mistakes 
In this case I think the coroner IS being daft. I believe that from quite a young age we are taught not to mix water and electricity.
There is something called the Darwin Awards. I think this chap is a candidate.
