A redditor's gaming mouse spontaneously combusted, nearly causing a house fire. The incident, involving a Gigabyte M6880X wired optical mouse, shocked the online community. The user, u/lommelinn, reported smelling smoke and discovering their mouse engulfed in flames while their PC was in sleep mode. The fire, though quickly extinguished, left significant damage to the mouse, desk, and surrounding area, including a modular synthesizer.
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The Gigabyte M6880X, a seemingly ordinary wired mouse with no internal battery and powered by a low-voltage USB 2.0 connection, malfunctioned catastrophically. Photos show the mouse's top rear panel completely melted, while the underside remained largely intact. The cause of the localized damage remains unexplained. Further images depict scorch marks on the user's desk and mousepad.
Gigabyte Mouse Fire Nearly Burns Down Apartment by u/lommelinn in pcmasterrace
Gigabyte officially acknowledged the incident and launched an investigation, assuring customer safety is paramount. They contacted u/lommelinn to offer support and fully investigate the matter.
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u/lommelinn expressed bewilderment, noting their PC was in sleep mode and that subsequent voltage checks on the USB port revealed no issues. The incident highlights the unexpected risks associated even with seemingly simple peripheral devices. The mystery surrounding the cause of the fire remains unsolved, pending the results of Gigabyte's investigation.
