Powerbank: In today’s digital age, power bank has become an important part of our life. Power banks have become the most used gadgets to charge smartphones, tablets, earbuds or other devices. But many people do not know that this small -looking device can prove to be dangerous and even fatal at times. If it is not used properly or a wrong type of power bank is purchased, then it can cause accidents like explosion or fire. There have been many such cases where many major accidents have occurred due to powerbank.

Aircraft left from a recent big accident

According to the information, a recent flight from Sydney to Hobart has been revealed in a flight from Australia, due to which the power bank is considered to be kept in the carry-on bag of a passenger. After this incident, the airline is considering changes in its battery policies.

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Virgin flight VA1528 was seen smoking from the locker above the aircraft when it was in the process of landing at Hobart Airport on Monday. The airline spokesperson confirmed that the fire was in this overhead locker. In a video shared by the online news portal ‘Pulse Tasmania’, it was seen that a flight attendant is using firefighters on smoke -filled bags while some passengers are trying to help with water bottles.

When does power bank become dangerous?

First of all, it is important to understand that the power bank has lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries that if they are overheated or they have a malfunction in wiring, then they can burst or catch fire. Often local or brand power banks are available in the market at very cheap prices but there is no control over their quality. They do not have any circuit safety to protect against overcharging, short circuit or heating, which further increases the danger.

Apart from this, if the power bank is left in the sun for a very long time or kept in moist places, it can increase the chemical reaction inside the battery, which increases the risk of explosion. Many times people misuse the same charging cable and start charging both the power bank and the phone together which not only harm the phone, but can also spoil the capacity of the power bank.

How to use power bank safely?

First of all, while purchasing any power bank, always take branded and BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certified devices. These devices come with overcharging, overheating and short circuit to protect them. Never charge the power bank excessively and after the charge is removed from the power.

Never keep the power bank in very hot or very cold places. During the journey, it can be dangerous to leave the power bank directly in the sun or in a closed car. Do not keep the device under the pillow or mattress at the time of charging, as it prevents the heat from getting out, which increases the chances of fire in the device.

Always use good quality charging cable and adapter only because a inferior cable can lead to a short circuit or more current in the power bank. Also, if the smell of burning from the power bank starts coming, it starts swelling or smoke starts coming out of it, then stop using it immediately and deposit it in an e-waste recycling center.

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