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 fire, though quickly extinguished, left significant damage to the mouse (primarily the top rear panel), the desk, and even a nearby modular synthesizer. Images show extensive melting to the mouse and the desk surface. The cause remains a mystery, particularly given the mouse's simple wired design (no battery, powered by a standard USB 2.0 connection).
Gigabyte, the manufacturer, acknowledged the incident and launched an investigation, reaching out to the user to offer support and determine the root cause of the failure. The user, in a follow-up post, reiterated their surprise, noting the PC was in sleep mode and that the USB port tested normal.
My Gigabyte mouse caught fire and almost burned down my apartment by u/lommelinn in pcmasterrace
The incident highlights an unexpected and concerning potential hazard, raising questions about the safety and manufacturing processes of even seemingly simple peripherals. Gigabyte's response suggests they are taking the matter seriously.
