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Mums have urgently warned fellow parents over the dangers of fidget spinners - after the handy gadgets allegedly EXPLODED in their kitchens.

Fidget spinners burst on to the scene earlier this year and rapidly gained popularity amongst children.

The toy - which is believed to help focus the mind - works by users holding it between their fingers, flicking it and watching it go.

Spinners are quite small and can conveniently fit into pockets - which is perhaps part of the reason they have become so popular.

But parents are being warned over their dangers in the wake of reported incidents which saw the gadgets combust.

Both spinners were Bluetooth enabled with speakers that can play music - and both blew up within 45 minutes of being plugged in.

(Image: Addictive Fidget Toys)

One mum, Kimberley, told WBRC: "I was downstairs and all I heard was, 'fire, fire'.

"The fidget spinner wasn't smoking, it was in flames.

"I just really want people to be aware of this because a lot of people have been inboxing me reaching out to me leaving messages saying my child has this same fidget spinner.

"Anytime, you have anything that needs to be charged, we really need to be paying attention to the manufacturers of these, doing our research."

(Image: Addictive Fidget Toys)

Michelle Carr told WEYI: "Right here in this book case, I could see the reflection.

"The fidget spinner was on fire on my counter.

"It's the same cord I use for my baby monitor and I just simply had it plugged in like this and it was laying right here on fire."

(Image: Addictive Fidget Toys)

The Consumer Product Safety Commission told Gizmodo: "Never charge a product with batteries overnight while you are sleeping.

"Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use the charger from the manufacturer that is designed specifically for your device.

"CPSC is also investigating reported incidents involving children and fidget spinners.

"We advise parents to keep fidget spinners away from young children, because they can choke on small parts. Warn older children not to put fidget spinners in their mouths."