Be aware of the fire hazards... Choose an original Asus charger

The dangers of non-compliant smartphone chargers

Smartphone chargers have significantly become part of our daily lives; it is not uncommon for households to own more than half a dozen of them. These small devices that provide us with valuable services are unfortunately not without dangers, often resulting in devastating domestic accidents.
A recent study by the consumer association "Que Choisir" highlighted the risks posed by these various adapters.
Out of the 20 chargers tested, more than half turned out to be dangerous, including 8 extremely dangerous ones that are strongly advised against using. What is quite alarming is that only 4 chargers tested meet safety standards. This study also reveals that price does not necessarily guarantee quality; it shows that a charger priced at 5 euros may be highly rated compared to one priced at 14 euros, which could pose significant risks.

There are hundreds of models and brands of chargers available at prices ranging from 1 to around forty euros, but of course, not all are equal, and no less than 50% of them may present risks of electrical shocks and even worse, fire.

What are the standards that should be listed on the charger?

The notion of "Made in China" manufacturing does not inherently indicate a low-quality or dangerous product because obviously, all these chargers are manufactured in China. However, it is essential to ensure that all the standards required for their marketing in European countries are met. These standards must be directly indicated on the charger itself. These standards are as follows:

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What are the risks?

- Electrical shock
Electrical shock occurs most of the time when the charger has poor insulation.
This poor insulation often translates into the fact that the zone between high (220V) and low (5V) voltage measures less than a millimeter (CE standard requires manufacturers to widen this zone by 4 millimeters). In a humid atmosphere, this small zone too close to each other can come into contact by an electric arc, and if you touch the charger plugged in at that time, it's electrification, or even worse, electrocution for sure.
Note that the current from your 220V wall socket passing through your body can seriously damage some of your organs and can also cause cardiac arrest.
- Fire risk
The risk of fire is caused in most cases by a short circuit, and the cause of these short circuits is generally the poor quality of components and plastics (often too thin) used in manufacturing.
The first signs that may occur are overheating, a slight burnt smell, and slight crackling noises from the charger; these are bad signs.
A report by VVV based on data collected in 2016 from insurance professionals in the Netherlands shows that 47 people died in the country, and 75,000 others suffered varying degrees of burns.

Safety rules to follow

- Avoid recharging your smartphone overnight at all costs.
- Avoid charging your smartphone in your bed, under your pillow, or on a carpet.
- Unplug your charger from the power outlet every time you're not using it.
- Always use an original charger from the brand of your smartphone; it has the right certifications, provides the correct current (voltage, amperage), and is safe if used under proper conditions.
- AVOID using no-name chargers or counterfeits.

For many years, and initiated by the introduction of many laptop chargers on the market, Asus is committed to strictly adhering to all safety standards on its ZenFone chargers. The Chinese factories with which the brand works are audited numerous times a year and meet strict specifications developed by Asus engineers.

If you own an Asus smartphone: ROG Phone or Zenfone, demand quality with safety!

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