Kitchen Safety Tips: Taking this thing near the induction stove can be expensive, know what is the danger
Samira Vishwas April 09, 2026 04:24 PM

Amidst the shortage of LPG cylinders, it is possible that induction cooktop may have entered your kitchen too. In fact, due to difficulties in getting cylinders, people have made huge purchases of induction stoves. If you have also started using induction stove, then keep it away from mobiles and smartwatches etc. If you bring a phone or smartwatch etc. near the induction stove while using it, it can cause major damage. Today we will tell you which gadgets should be kept away from induction stove.

Do not bring your smartphone near

Many people keep their phones near the induction stove to watch movies or recipes while cooking. You should avoid making such mistakes. Actually, there are many sensors and other delicate parts installed inside the phone, which can cause problems due to the electromagnetic field of the stove. In many cases, the motherboard of the phone may also get damaged. In such a situation, you may have to suffer a big loss.

Keep your smartwatch away too

If you are cooking on an induction stove, remove your smartwatch from your hands. Like a phone, the sensors and other components of a smartwatch can be damaged by electromagnetic fields.

Power bank may also suffer damage

If your phone is dead then do not charge it from the power bank near the induction stove. Like other gadgets, the circuit of the power bank can also get damaged due to electromagnetic fields. If you have a power bank with wireless charging support then this fear increases further. Like the phone, keep this gadget also at a sufficient distance from the induction stove.

Earbuds are also in danger

Many people cook while listening to music or podcasts. If you also have this habit, then do not use wireless earbuds near the induction stove. Like other gadgets, the internal parts of earbuds can be at risk from induction stove.

Induction stove can also damage credit cards

It may sound strange, but credit cards and debit cards are also at risk from induction stoves. Actually, credit cards and debit cards have a magnetic strip. If it comes in contact with the electromagnetic field of the induction stove, it may malfunction. After this it is possible that your cards may not work properly.

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