Apple Watch SE Screen Ignition, Already 9 Cases... Apple Remains Silent

Yellow Soot Appears in the Same Spot
8 Cases in Korea, 1 Case Overseas So Far

There have been multiple reports of overheating on the Apple Watch SE, causing the top part of the display to burn. (Photo by Reddit)

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] Incidents of the Apple Watch SE display screen overheating and burning have been continuously occurring, leading to an increase in reported damages.

On the 21st, according to Naver iPhone Cafe and Reddit, the number of consumers suffering from overheating and ignition issues with the Apple Watch SE display screen is rising. So far, there have been 8 reported cases domestically and 1 case overseas.

Apple Watch SE users have experienced their watches becoming hot after about three days of use, resulting in wrist burns or the top part of the watch screen turning yellow and burning during charging. This issue has occurred not only in Korea but also in the United States. After yellow scorch marks appear on the display, some functions stop working or the device powers off.

Burn injury caused by heat while wearing Apple Watch SE (Photo by Reddit)

A customer identified as Mr. A, who purchased an Apple Watch SE, said, "While wearing the Apple Watch SE, my wrist became hot and the display turned yellow and burned. The heat lasted for more than two hours, and the battery gradually drained until the watch turned off." Mr. A pointed out, "It is Apple's responsibility to inform users about the defect in the Apple Watch SE to prevent further damage."

The Apple Watch SE was released in Korea on the 29th of last month. The Apple Watch must be worn tightly on the wrist to accurately measure heart rate and other metrics. Many users wear it while sleeping to track sleep time, which could cause more serious damage than smartphone fires.

The common ignition point is presumed to be at the top of the display connector. It is suspected to be a hardware defect related to the Taptic Engine or power supply. In response, the National Institute of Technology and Standards has requested Apple to submit related materials.

Apple has issued refunds to customers who experienced ignition problems with the Apple Watch SE but has not released an official statement as the cause remains unidentified. Consumers are concerned that Apple is not providing proper guidance despite the device defects.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.