Amazon clamps down on dangerous, laptop-destroying USB-C cables

USB-C cables that do not comply with the required specifications, which have been known to fry computers, smartphones and tablets, are now banned

Amazon has banned USB-C charging cables that do not comply with specifications, awhich are considered dangerous as they can damage devices they are used with and potentially cause safety risks.

The USB-C specification, which includes a reversible connector that can plug in either way up, was designed as the do-it-all cable capable of charging computers as well as smartphones, tablets and other low-power gadgets.