is it safe to use my lightning cable if it gives me mild shock after it touched smth wet?



so basically I accidentally left my charger on the floor and some water spilled on it and when I picked it up it gave me a slight shock and I unplugged it and let it dry what do I do is it safe to use???? It’s not an official apple charger i bought it on Amazon for my iPhone 11

iPhone 11, iOS 26

Posted on Aug 11, 2026 4:56 PM

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Posted on Aug 12, 2026 2:28 AM

For your own safety and others, you should never (ever) connect any electronic or electrical device that has (or is suspected of having) been allowed to get wet, has been submerged in water, or is water damaged, to AC-mains. To do so risks damage to any connected devices - or worse, an electric shock that could be fatal.

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Aug 12, 2026 2:28 AM in response to Danidandan

For your own safety and others, you should never (ever) connect any electronic or electrical device that has (or is suspected of having) been allowed to get wet, has been submerged in water, or is water damaged, to AC-mains. To do so risks damage to any connected devices - or worse, an electric shock that could be fatal.

Aug 11, 2026 5:22 PM in response to Danidandan

Danidandan wrote:
so basically I accidentally left my charger on the floor and some water spilled on it and when I picked it up it gave me a slight shock and I unplugged it and let it dry what do I do is it safe to use???? It’s not an official apple charger i bought it on Amazon for my iPhone 11

I absolutely would NOT use it. It could damage your iPhone, which would cost a lot more to replace than a charger and cable.

is it safe to use my lightning cable if it gives me mild shock after it touched smth wet?

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