Potential fire hazard?

[MacClipper]

Surprised to see not even a single thread in Hardware Clinic on this potential fire hazard issue...

Recall of power banks raises concerns

Recall of power banks raises concerns Experts say some products are prone to overheating and could spark fires Published on Apr 30, 2014 6:58 AM - See more at: straitstimes.com

Recall of power banks raises concerns

A screen grab from MT's informative FB post

Other related threads elsewhere
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/e...all-power-banks-4660957.html?highlight=valore
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/e...werbanks-recall-4660000.html?highlight=valore


You guys got any anecdotes on this matter to share? Now I am wondering about my own stash of AC Ryan and MSI batteries.

 

[Jian19]

edmw got a thread le

 

[jtjt00]

This thread should be in the mobile forums.

 

[watzup_ken]

Looking at all the cheap power banks, I am not surprised at all.

 

[duffie]

Because it's common knowledge to expect that from cheap power banks like that?

 

[Ark Law]

You guys got any anecdotes on this matter to share?

I'm happy that Crappenger's house brand got issues up its own sleeve. For the mark up they have on their MIC junk range, they deserve it