Amazon Fire Stick owners warned over common household objects you must never put them near – it’s too dangerous

AMAZON Fire Stick owners have been urged to follow important safety instructions when it comes to their devices or risk a fire.

Launched in November of 2014, the Amazon Fire Stick is a media streaming device that converts your TV into a smart one.

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And the gadget is wildly popular – in fact, more than 200million devices have been sold to date, per Amazon.

However, if you don’t properly care for the device it can result in it not working anymore, or even a fire.

WHAT NOT TO DO

First and foremost, Amazon warned users to not use their Fire TV Stick 4K Max or Alexa Voice Remote near sinks or other wet locations.

“Take care not to spill any food or liquid on your devices and do not put any object filled with a liquid, such as a vase, on or near your devices,” Amazon said.

Should your Fire TV Stick get wet, carefully unplug all cables without getting your hands wet.

You must wait for the device to dry completely before plugging it in again.

“If your Alexa Voice Remote does get wet, use rubber gloves to remove the batteries and wait for the remote to dry completely before re-inserting the batteries,” Amazon noted.

Users should also not attempt to dry their devices with a heat source, such as a microwave or hair dryer.

Other important things to not do is drop, throw, disassemble, crush, bend, puncture, or paint your devices.

WHAT ELSE?

Amazon recommends only handling your devices with clean hands. If your device gets dirty you can use a soft cloth that is slightly damp with water and a touch of rubbing alcohol to clean it.

“Be careful not to wipe it with anything abrasive or to use any harsh chemicals,” Amazon noted.

Moreover, don’t expose your devices to extreme heat or cold temperatures, or steam.

“For example, do not install your device near any heat sources such as space heaters, heater vents, radiators, stoves, or other things that produce heat,” Amazon revealed.

“Store devices in cool, dust-free areas out of direct sunlight,” the tech giant added.

As Fire TV Sticks do not have an on/off button, users should unplug the power adapter if they want to stop power from flowing into the device.

Users should also only use the power adapter that comes with their device.

“Do not force the power adapter into a power outlet,” Amazon said. “If the power adapter or cable appears damaged, discontinue use immediately.”

Lastly, don’t plug multiple electric devices into the same wall socket, as this can cause it to overheat and may result in a fire.

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