Explosion-proof portable power bank

Are power banks exploding?

The chances of a power bank exploding are very slim, but unfortunately, there have been recorded cases of power banks exploding or autocombusting. As such, many people are worried for their safety and aren’t sure if they should use these devices. These rare occurrences generally happen due to factors such as poor built quality or improper use.

Are power banks safe?

Like any other electronic gadget, power banks must meet specific quality standards to be deemed safe. A certified power bank has its circuits insulated to prevent short circuits, as well as equipped with temperature control, overvoltage control, and power protection, which ensures it will stop charging once it’s full.

How to avoid power bank incidents?

As always, it’s better to be safe than sorry, so in order to avoid any power bank incidents, please follow these best-practice measures: Keep your power bank cool: if you feel a sudden rise in temperature, turn it off until it cools down. Other things you can do is avoid direct sunlight, move to a cooler place, or even place it in front of a fan.

What happens if a power bank fails?

However, low-quality power banks might not have protection systems in place, and/or they might fail, which will lead to the power bank getting overcharged. If that’s the case, then runaway thermal processes might kick in leading to the device catching on fire and in extreme cases, even exploding.