A redditor's gaming mouse spontaneously combusted, nearly causing a house fire. The user, lommelinn, reported waking to the smell of smoke and discovering their Gigabyte M6880X mouse engulfed in flames while their PC was in sleep mode. The incident resulted in significant damage to the mouse, their desk, and surrounding items, including a modular synthesizer.
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The Gigabyte M6880X is a wired optical mouse, powered by a standard USB 2.0 connection (5V, 0.5A). The lack of internal battery and low power draw make the incident particularly unusual. Images show the mouse's top casing completely melted, while the underside remained largely intact. The cause of the localized damage remains unexplained. Further images depict damage to the user's desk and mousepad.
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Gigabyte acknowledged the incident on Reddit, stating that customer safety is paramount and that they are investigating the matter. They have contacted lommelinn to offer support.
My Gigabyte mouse caught fire and almost burned down my apartment
by u/lommelinn in pcmasterrace
Lommelinn expressed their astonishment, confirming their PC was in sleep mode and that subsequent voltage checks on the USB port revealed no issues. The cause of the fire remains a mystery. The incident highlights the potential for unexpected failures even in seemingly simple devices.
