This is What Can Happen if You Buy a Bad Power Bank

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This is What Can Happen if You Buy a Bad Power Bank
August 4, 2020
https://petapixel.com/2020/08/04/this-is-what-can-happen-if-you-buy-a-bad-power-bank/

The South China Morning Post reports that a new investigation by the Chinese’s governments State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) revealed that nearly 40% of the power banks it had inspected were found to be substandard.

After testing 75 batches of power banks manufactured by 73 companies in 4 provinces across China, 29 of the batches had issues. Overcharging was found to be one of the most common issues, and the flaw could result in smoke or even a fire.

“Exploding power banks are nothing new in China,” SCMP writes. “The devices are a popular way for smartphone users to juice up their batteries on the go. But in China they have caught fire on buses, in subway stations and on planes, once forcing a commercial flight to make an emergency landing.”
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If you’re ever in the market for a power bank to charge your gear on the go — perhaps for all-day photo shoots — make sure you buy a good quality one from a reputable manufacturer rather than the cheapest one you can find.
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