Usb Stick For Cloud Gets Mega Hot, Will It Be Okay To Leave?

[joepran]

I currently use my own formed "Cloud" kind of. IN my web router it has a USB slot so i can access the drive on all PC's which allows ease. I use a 32gb USB stick 2.0.

The thing im worried about is the fact after a few hours of the stick being in, the heat gets very hot. I am not sure if this could cause a fire?

Or would it be okay for me to leave it in?

Thanks

[Hypognosis]

The TV programme "Fake Britain" had a feature about fake USB memory sticks which are specially wired to give a false capacity reading. They can be a fire risk.

Try copying 4, then 8 then 16 then 31+ Gb of data from computer 1 to stick, then from the stick to computer 2 and seeing if any data goes missing. A fake might fail at the 4 or 8 stage.

You can check the packaging/instruction leaflet or manufacturer website for maximum operating temperature.

Given the time of year:-
What is the temperature in the room?
Is the router/stick sitting in full sunlight?
How hot does the router get without the USB in place? (ie might the router be dumping heat into the stick?)

[Hypognosis]

No feedback from opening poster.
Buenchico, any thoughts on this, while we wait?

[Old_Geezer]

I got one of those fake ones from a Hong Kong seller at eBay once. eBay ruled in their favour because they didn't give a darn, and I was the loser.

But it may not be the issue, it may be that there is a "genuine" error with the flash drive. Probably worth keeping an eye on it, and I'd be inclined to replace it just in case.