Talk about a multitasking device. PDA turns on Magic Chef range in Brooklyn

Now that was one hot call.

The oven on the Magic Chef CGR1425ADW freestanding gas range in one Brooklyn man's apartment turns on when his PDA is within a couple feet of the appliance and receives an incoming call, reports 1010 WINS, a news radio station in New York City.

Andrei Melnikov made the alarming discovery last week when he noticed smoke spilling from his kitchen shortly after taking a call, according to 1010 WINS. It took a little detective work, but Melnikov soon fingered his Sony Ericsson PDA. Presumably, the device's wireless signal was somehow getting crossed with the electronics of the range.

Our electronics experts weren't surprised to learn of Melnikov's problem, as you can read in you can read in "When Devices Conflict: Cell Phone vs. 'Magic' Oven.'"

Melnikov alerted Maytag, maker of his Magic Chef CGR1425ADW range, of the problem. A company spokesperson said that it's the first such report the company has received and that the appliance maker will send out a repair team to investigate the problem.

Have any electronic devices caused any unusual interference in your home? Send us the details by leaving a comment box below.—Daniel DiClerico | e-mail | Twitter | Forums | Facebook

Comments

[Alex]

My CO detector will go off if my cell phone is within a few feet and receives a call or text.