Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Richard Bull
Ref: 2017-0154
Date: 10 May 2017
Coroner: Sean Cummings
Area: London (West)
0 responses identified · 1 indexed addressee
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AI-generated concerns summaryThe coroner noted concerns regarding the perception that phone chargers are not risky, particularly when in contact with water, and identified a need for clearer warnings.
Date
10 May 2017
56-day deadline
4 Sep 2017 est.
estimated from the Judiciary.uk publication date
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
The coroner noted concerns regarding the perception that phone chargers are not risky, particularly when in contact with water, and identified a need for clearer warnings.
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_ The family expressed concern that phone chargers were not perceived to be risky items even in contact with water and that warnings should be highlighted in this respect.
Report sections
Investigation and inquest
On the 12th December 2016 commenced an investigation into the death of Richard Anthony Bull. The investigation concluded at the end of the Inquest on March 2017 The conclusion of the Inquest was Accidental Death, the medical cause of death 1a Electrocution:
Circumstances of the death
Mr Bull was discovered deceased by his wife in the bath at his home: He had his iPhone in his hand and this was attached to a charger which in turn was plugged into a socket in the hall, There was no evidence to support a contention that Mr Bull's electrocution had been deliberate.
Action should be taken
Consideration should be given to warnings within the item packaging that phone chargers bear all the risks of electrocution commonly associated with electrical equipment:
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Report details
- Reference
- 2017-0154
- Date of report
- 10 May 2017
- Coroner
- Sean Cummings
- Coroner area
- London (West)
Responses identified
Responses identified
0 of 1
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Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 4 Sep 2017 (estimated from the Judiciary.uk publication date).
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- Apple