Gaming mouse caught fire, gamer almost burned down his whole house

A gamer had a lucky escape when his gaming mouse suddenly caught fire, creating a large fire and thick black smoke. This rare incident once again raises concerns about the safety of electronic devices, especially old ones.

Image of Gigabyte M6880X gaming mouse burned down.

According to information shared on Reddit by a user named "lommelinn", his Gigabyte M6880X gaming mouse spontaneously caught fire while in use. The fire quickly spread, completely melting the mouse and damaging the desk and surrounding equipment. Fortunately, this gamer was able to put out the fire in time, avoiding a serious fire.

The posted image shows the Gigabyte M6880X mouse completely melted, leaving only the plastic frame. The scorch marks on the table and mouse pad also show the terrible heat of the fire. According to "lommelinn", the room was filled with black smoke and dust.

It is known that Gigabyte M6880X is a wired gaming mouse model that was launched more than 10 years ago. Experts believe that the cause of the incident may be due to an electrical short circuit or the deterioration of the mouse's internal components after a long period of use.

Immediately after receiving the information, Gigabyte immediately contacted "lommelinn" to support and investigate the cause of the incident. Gigabyte representative affirmed: "Customer safety is our top priority and we are actively reviewing this case. Our team has contacted lommelin to support and fully investigate the issue."

This rare incident is a warning to users about the safety of electronic devices, especially old ones. Users should regularly check their devices, look for signs of damage and consider replacing them when necessary to prevent similar unfortunate incidents.

Micah Soto

Update 10 February 2025