A Sydney bicycle rider, who says he was severely burnt when his Apple iPhone exploded after a minor fall, is now on a mission to make people aware of the potential dangers of using such devices.

Bondi management consultant Gareth Clear, 36, said his iPhone was in his back pocket and ignited after he had a fall from his bike while riding on Sunday afternoon.

"I just saw smoke coming out of my back pocket...and then all of a sudden I felt this surging pain," he said, adding that he felt a "searing heat" as the phone burnt through his riding shorts in a matter of seconds.

"I just remember looking at my leg and I had this black discharge all down my leg and this smell of phosphorus​," he said.



Apple's Australia-based office have not commented on the incident, however it is understood they are speaking directly to Mr Clear about the incident.