DGCA MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 Power Bank Ban: DGCA has decided that now MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 model power bank will not be used in flights. Because it has been banned.
Do not take this power bank in flight even by mistake, DGCA bans it
IndiGo Flight Fire Incident: If you also use power bank after your mobile battery runs out, then this news is for you. Directorate General of Civil Aviation i.e. DGCA has banned carrying power banks of MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 model in flights. This means that now this power bank cannot be taken during the flight. If you also have a power bank of this company, then definitely keep this in mind.
Why did DGCA ban?
DGCA took this decision due to fire in power bank. A person was sitting with a power bank inside the flight going from Delhi to Chennai. Suddenly it caught fire. Due to which the flight itself had to be diverted to Hyderabad and made an emergency landing. After this incident DGCA does not want to take any risk on itself. That’s why it has been banned. Therefore, keep these things in mind while buying a power bank.
Keep these things in mind while buying a power bank
If you are thinking of buying a power bank, then try to buy it from a good company only. Because there is no guarantee for a cheap power bank. They buy it because it is cheap, but later there is nothing left but regrets. Along with this, always use only correct charger. Otherwise you may have to face trouble.
How to use?
While using the power bank, keep in mind that it should not be affected by sunlight or excessive heat. Often people forget to keep it in the dashboard of the car and then when they use it, it explodes. Therefore, to avoid risk, definitely watch the environment. Apart from this, when the power bank becomes too old or gets broken somewhere or starts swelling, then stop using it. Otherwise the risk may increase.