A redditor, u/lommelinn, experienced a shocking incident when their Gigabyte M6880X gaming mouse spontaneously caught fire while their PC was in sleep mode. The user reported smelling smoke and discovering their mouse engulfed in flames, resulting in significant damage to their room, including a modular synthesizer. Fortunately, the fire was quickly extinguished, preventing a more serious catastrophe.
The Gigabyte M6880X is a wired optical mouse, powered by a standard USB 2.0 connection (5V at 0.5A), making the incident particularly unusual. Images shared online show the mouse's top rear panel completely melted, while the underside remained relatively undamaged. The desk and mousepad also sustained melt damage.
Gigabyte officially responded to the incident on Reddit, stating that they are investigating the matter and have contacted u/lommelinn to offer support. They emphasized their commitment to customer safety.
u/lommelinn expressed their bewilderment, noting that their PC was in sleep mode at the time and that subsequent voltage checks on the USB port revealed no abnormalities. The cause of the fire remains a mystery.
