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LM555: LM555 sometimes dead

Part Number: LM555

Dear Sir.

I tested the circuit below.

The load is a filament heater with 3.3Ohm, 

but the LM555 timer was sometimes dead and LED was burnt.

Could you check what is problem with this circit ?

Best Regards,Yoon.