Too Hot to Handle: Gaming Mouse Allegedly Burst Into Flame and Almost “Burned Down” User's Apartment

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Too Hot to Handle: Gaming Mouse Allegedly Burst Into Flame and Almost “Burned Down” User's Apartment

Mar 21,25

A redditor, u/lommelinn, experienced a shocking incident when their Gigabyte M6880X gaming mouse spontaneously combusted while their PC was in sleep mode. The user reported smelling smoke and discovering their mouse engulfed in flames, resulting in significant damage to their room, including their modular synthesizer. Images shared online show the mouse's top rear panel completely melted, while the underside remained relatively undamaged. The desk and mousepad also sustained damage from the fire.

The Gigabyte M6880X is an older wired optical mouse, powered by a standard USB 2.0 connection (5V at 0.5A), making the incident particularly puzzling. The lack of an internal battery further adds to the mystery surrounding the cause of the fire.

Gigabyte officially responded to the incident, stating that they are investigating the matter and have contacted u/lommelinn to offer support. The company emphasized their commitment to customer safety.

u/lommelinn expressed their disbelief, noting that their PC was in sleep mode at the time and that subsequent voltage checks on the USB port revealed no abnormalities. The cause of the fire remains unexplained.

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