Gaming Mouse Combusts, Sparking Safety Concerns

A redditor's gaming mouse spontaneously combusted, nearly causing a house fire. The user, u/lommelinn, reported waking to the smell of smoke and discovering their Gigabyte M6880X mouse engulfed in flames. The incident occurred while their PC was in sleep mode.

The resulting damage is significant, with the mouse's top casing completely melted and scorch marks on the desk and mousepad. Images posted online show the extent of the damage. The cause remains a mystery, particularly given the mouse is a wired, optical model with no internal battery and a low-power USB 2.0 connection.

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Gigabyte has acknowledged the incident and launched an investigation, stating that customer safety is their top priority. They have contacted the user to offer support and determine the root cause of the failure.

The user, still in disbelief, confirmed their PC was in sleep mode at the time and that the USB port shows no voltage irregularities. The unexpected event highlights the potential for unforeseen hardware failures, even in seemingly low-risk devices. The mystery surrounding the cause of the fire continues to generate discussion online.