Apple Temporarily Closes Down Amsterdam Store After IPad Battery Explosion

San Francisco: An Apple store in Amsterdam has been temporarily closed after an iPad battery exploded and released harmful chemical substances, the media reported. The store was evacuated as a precautionary measure and three employees who reportedly experienced trouble breathing were treated. “Due to the chemicals potentially released, the store has been closed as firefighters work to ventilate the space and clear out any harmful vapors,” 9to5Mac reported on Sunday. The staff placed the iPad immediately into a container with sand and called the firefighters. It is unclear if the tablet has burst into the flames. “Apple stores in both Switzerland and Spain were evacuated this year after thermal events with iPhone batteries. Like today’s incident, fortunately, those also didn’t see any major injuries, but Apple employees did sustain minor burns,” the report added. (IANS)