Defective '5,000,000mAh' power bank
It arrived dead, but in a highly dangerous state and could have burst into flames at any moment.
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![The "5,000,000mAh" power bank in all its glory!](https://www.zdnet.com/a/img/resize/756e69d4b806c5d75c1daf4e1e72dc15e35f7ce9/2021/03/02/7e39e565-e901-4217-81c6-e1d2655e3c9c/img-8494.jpg?auto=webp&width=1280)
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The "5,000,000mAh" power bank in all its glory!
For more information on this dangerous power bank, click here.
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Oh, it's not working...
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Not so bold claims on the back... and no capacity rating
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Let's see what's inside!
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Oh, a loose wire!
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SPARKS!
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Slitting the wrap on the cells
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Leakage or corrosion
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