Power banks are the easiest gadget to neglect. You charge them, stick them in a drawer and then only pull them out when you need to travel or when the power's out. Which is why it's easy to miss when your power banks are outdated or no longer suitable to have your back when you need them most.

A new teardown shows the viral Haribo power bank is poorly engineered and it may actually pose a fire risk. Misaligned battery layers and weak internal construction raise serious safety concerns for anyone relying on it during travel or daily use.

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