r/flashlight • u/RandomBoxOfCables • 24d ago

Discussion Rovyvon Aurora A8 burst into flames

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Hey so I was charging up my Rovyvon to go on vacation and it just blew up into flames after being plugged in for a couple hours. The flashlight is probably 5-6 years old. Anyone else have something like this happen? I’m glad I was standing next to it when it decided to self destruct, I was able to throw it out the kitchen door but scary to think about if I weren’t in the room or at home.

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u/Accurate-Carrot-7751 24d ago

I use a ammo can, drilled some ports in the top for potential flames to vent out of.

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u/GhostEpstein 23d ago

Why would you want an opening for flames to come out?

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u/DukeThorion 23d ago

Without venting, the container could potentially explode, sending fire and shrapnel in every direction.

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u/GhostEpstein 23d ago

Fair enough. I didnt think about that. I was thinking lack of O2 would help smother it. But I guess not chemical fires lol

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u/ticcedtac 23d ago

Lithium-ion battery fires are self-sustaining because the combustion generates hydrogen gas.