Originally Posted by
jrl767
your iPad or phone power cord can apparently pose a tripping hazard when it extends across the space between your seat and the seat in front to plug into the power receptacle ... of course this is moot if the device is in the seat back pocket, or the receptacle is at your seat, but it's easier to just impose a blanket restriction
IIRC that Apple device (I don't remember if it was an iPhone or iPad) had the battery explode in it during take off or landing recently too... It wasn't during cruise...