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Steam Controller charger sparks fire risk due to exposed contacts

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A user's Steam Controller charging puck nearly caught fire after a metal smartwatch band magnetized to it and caused a short circuit. The incident, which resulted in cosmetic damage to both devices, highlighted a potential design flaw with the puck's exposed pogo pins. Valve is reportedly investigating the issue and may release a revised charging puck to prevent future occurrences. AI

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Steam Controller charger sparks fire risk due to exposed contacts

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 · Aaron Klotz ·

    Steam Controller puck charger nearly catches fire after contact with Pixel Watch 3 — sparks fly after the metal wristband magnetizes to the puck's pogo pins

    A Steam Controller charging puck nearly causes a fire after the wristband on a Pixel Watch 3 magnetically attaches to the charger, causing the exposed pogo pins to arc electricity.

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