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The fear that electronic or mechanical devices (like chargers, fans, laptops, routers, etc.) getting blast cause of overheat, catch fire, or explode after long use — especially when left plugged in 24/7.
Often seen in older generations who lived through sketchy old tech, or in anxious people who double-check their power strips like it's a ritual. Not officially listed as a phobia, but very real.
Common symptoms: unplugging everything before sleep, avoiding charging overnight, sweating when a fan sounds weird, or imagining your WiFi router combusting at 2AM.
Often seen in older generations who lived through sketchy old tech, or in anxious people who double-check their power strips like it's a ritual. Not officially listed as a phobia, but very real.
Common symptoms: unplugging everything before sleep, avoiding charging overnight, sweating when a fan sounds weird, or imagining your WiFi router combusting at 2AM.
by Validcore July 7, 2025
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