The overheating and exploding iPods and iPhones are not Apple’s fault, the company has been under scrutiny for devices overheating and shattering across Europe and the UK.

The exploding iPhone and iPods are really not a laughing matter, the European Union have actually launched an inquiry last week following a teen in France who claimed his girlfriends iPhone screen exploded without warning shattering everywhere including a shard of glass into his eye.

In another case a man was apparently offered a full refund by Apple in exchange for his signature on a gag order. He refused and instead took the story to the UK’s Times newspaper. Apple are apparently putting the blame down to the consumer, claiming improper handling led to the explosions. go to pcworld.com for more information.