A redditor's gaming mouse spontaneously combusted, nearly causing a house fire. The user, u/lommelinn, reported their Gigabyte M6880X wired optical mouse ignited while their PC was in sleep mode, filling their room with smoke and causing significant damage to their desk, mousepad, and even a nearby synthesizer.
The incident is particularly puzzling given the mouse's design: a simple wired model with no internal battery, powered by a low-voltage USB 2.0 connection. Images shared by the user show the mouse's top rear panel completely melted, while the underside remained largely intact. The cause of the localized damage remains unknown.
My Gigabyte mouse caught fire and almost burned down my apartment
by u/lommelinn in pcmasterrace
Gigabyte responded to the incident on Reddit, stating that they are investigating the matter and have contacted the user to offer support. They emphasized their commitment to customer safety.
u/lommelinn, in a follow-up post, expressed their shock and confusion, noting that their PC was in sleep mode and that they tested the USB port and found no voltage irregularities. The cause of the fire remains a mystery.
