Ever since I heard about a power bank that exploded inside a car glove compartment ,I've reduced the number of times I use my power bank. The phenomenon of my power bank exploding is terrifying and I know can lead to regrettable incidents.
“I advise the public not to leave any electrical gadget or power bank inside their vehicle,” the owner of the power bank that exploded says.This is after he left his power bank in the car exposing it to the 'heat' environment .Another victim,Omonso,talks of how his cheap unbranded power bank disappointed him."Last year my power bank exploded.Luckily no one was hurt.There was a deafening sonic sound before it exploded.My blinds got burnt.No more power bank for me."
READ: Power bank explodes inside car glove compartment
What can cause a power bank to explode ?
1)Exposing the battery to the unsafe environment. Exposing the battery to unsafe environment such as high temperature or humidity can cause the cheap unbranded power bank to explode.Rise in temperature has the ability to cut your battery life by half.
2) Constantly overcharging the power bank
Constantly overcharging the power bank may damage the batteries if the power bank is not equipped with quality power protection features.Remember when EE recalled all power bars.
3)Malfunctioned Overcharge prevention IC
A malfunctioned overcharge prevention IC will cause the power bank to explode.
4)Recycled batteries
Some power bank dealers use recycled batteries on new power banks which may have an effect on the end user. Power banks built with cheap batteries could easily explode or start a fire.
To be safe,buy a branded power bank from a reliable and trusted vendor.
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