United Airlines Flight Diverted Due to Laptop Safety Risk

A Zurich to Chicago flight made an emergency landing in Ireland after a passenger's laptop became stuck in a seat, posing a fire hazard.

The flight was diverted to Shannon, Ireland, five hours into its journey over the Atlantic Ocean.
The laptop, stuck in an inaccessible location, raised concerns over its lithium-ion battery potentially igniting.
Passengers were provided hotel accommodations in Shannon as the flight crew had reached their maximum duty time.
Engineers retrieved the laptop upon landing, but the delay extended the journey by more than a day.
Lithium-ion batteries in electronic devices are known for their volatility and potential to cause onboard fires.