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Defective '5,000,000mAh' power bank

It arrived dead, but in a highly dangerous state and could have burst into flames at any moment.
The "5,000,000mAh" power bank in all its glory!
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The "5,000,000mAh" power bank in all its glory!

For more information on this dangerous power bank, click here.

Oh, it's not working...
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Oh, it's not working...

Not so bold claims on the back... and no capacity rating
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Not so bold claims on the back... and no capacity rating

Let's see what's inside!
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Let's see what's inside!

Oh, a broken wire!
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Oh, a loose wire!

SPARKS!
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SPARKS!

Slitting the wrap on the cells
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Slitting the wrap on the cells

Leakage or corrosion
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Leakage or corrosion

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