Is it safe to use cheap Chargers?

According to Androidpit.com, most inexpensive chargers fall short of certain regulatory standards and, in an effort to route unregulated power into the device, have actually caused some serious damage, with reports of horrible accidents including house fires, battery explosions, and electric shocks.

Are cheap Chinese chargers safe?

We wouldn’t recommend buying such potentially dangerous items as electrical chargers from local Chinese companies, simply because the regulations aren’t in place to guarantee their safety.

How do I know if my USB charger is safe?

How Do You Know a Phone Charger Is Safe?

1. Use a genuine charger.
2. Check for genuine packaging.
3. Look for quality control marks and safety guidelines.
4. Check the plug pins are in good condition.
5. Check the weight.
6. Look for faults in the cable.
7. Keep the charger and cable dry.

Should I get USB outlets?

A USB outlet is, therefore, worth it because you can plug in electrical fixtures and devices without drawing more power or raising your electricity bill. Even if you plug in a USB device from 1996, it will still charge up with a new USB port. They can replace a standard electrical outlet, in a matching wall plate.

Are Apple Chargers made in China?

An Apple Lightning to USB cable has “Designed by Apple in California” and either “Assembled in China,” “Assembled in Vietnam,” or “Indústria Brasileira” on the cable about seven inches from the USB connector.

Is it safe to charge phone through computer?

Charging your phone through your computer or laptop will damage the battery. If anything, charging a little more slowly is probably good for batteries, Griffith says.

Are cheap USB chargers safe to use?

And these cheap USB chargers pose very serious dangers, including: Fire risk. A PCWorld report states that Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency has recorded almost 100 cases of smoke, fire, or overheating involving smartphone chargers and cables in 2014.

How do criminals use USB wall chargers?

The most common way is via “pluggable” USB wall chargers. These are portable USB charging devices that can be plugged into an AC socket, and criminals can easily leave some of these behind “by accident” in public places, at public charging stations.

Is it safe to use public charging stations in Los Angeles?

However, LA officials say criminals can load malware onto public charging stations, so users should avoid using the USB port, and stick to using the AC charging port instead. But the LA DA’s warning also applies to USB cables that have been left behind in public places.

What is a USB charger?

These are portable USB charging devices that can be plugged into an AC socket, and criminals can easily leave some of these behind “by accident” in public places, at public charging stations. There are also USB chargers encased directly inside power charging stations installed in public places, were the user only has access to a USB port.