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This includes the risk of electric shock. Additionally, some electrical components are poorly assembled or of poor quality. The result? Chargers can cause a short circuit or even a fire. Furthermore, a very poor-quality charger with poorly assembled components can cause bodily injury.
But that’s not the only risk you run by leaving your charger plugged in… In fact, leaving it plugged in when it’s not being used to charge a smartphone is also very harmful to the environment… and to your electricity bill!
In reality, this will consume energy unnecessarily. Because, when the charger is plugged in but not connected to a phone, it will continue to consume electricity… in vain!
So, whether it’s for your safety, for the planet or for your wallet, get into the habit of unplugging your charger once your smartphone is charged.