Charger prong can wiggle after being bumped. Dangerous? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by Pogbom@lemmy.world to c/electricians@lemmy.world

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Hi all,

I accidentally bumped into this charger and now the bottom prong in this picture can wiggle left to right (relative to this angle). I wanna say it moved about 10° from its original position and you can see the bunched up plastic from where it moved.

I bent it back into position and it's still very stiff... just wondering if it's still safe to use.

Thanks for your help!

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[-] iHUNTcriminals@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Ide try pulling the prong and make sure it won't like... Get stuck in a socket..

[-] Pogbom@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Thank you! Yeah I tried moving it in all directions including pulling it out, and it's in there real good.

[-] Screwthehole@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

It still looks sealed. Unless you see exposed wire I wouldn't hesitate to keep using it.

If it gets very hot and didn't always, then I might reconsider. But I doubt you have a problem there. We all have had to bent prongs back to the right position before. My work vacuum is so loose now I basically have to bend them before each use lol

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