Orion Charger qi 605 - Power cable Warning!

[GoDaveGo]

The power cable on my Team Orion battery charger failed yesterday evening while I was charging a pack of Nihm's. It seems to be a generic make that is also sold under other names, but this is the one I've got.

It had probably failed slightly before, as it took two attempts of plugging it into the mains before it would turn on. Then as it began charging I noticed a rather unpleasant aroma. About six inches from the plug, the insulation around the cable had melted and one of the wires was severed.

Glad I was keeping an eye on the charger. Going to contact the shop where I purchased it and also the manufacturer. It is around two years old but has not been used much.

I thought it best to let you guys know in case anyone else uses the same charger or power cable.

The only thing I can think of is that I have wrapped the cable around the charger when storing it on occasion. The sharp edges of the metal cased charger may have damaged the cable.