Illustration: Jianan Liu/HuffPost; Photo: Getty Images Generic phone chargers are cheaper, but they can pose a safety risk. Advertisement“Consumers should be told to avoid these generic devices to reduce injury risk,” the authors behind the report concluded. AdvertisementOther Signs Your Charger Is A Risk Or Should Be ReplacedBeyond buying an untested generic charger, there are other health and safety risks it could pose. Some USB-C phone chargers are not designed to handle all of the surging electricity at once for other devices, Whitehurst said. AdvertisementSo if you’re buying another phone charger, make sure to look at the device specifications.

Source: Huffington Post January 05, 2025 18:12 UTC