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Fidget spinners are all the rage among kids, and their parents, too. But now that some of them have fancy new features, parents are speaking out about what could go wrong. Gizmodo points out that two moms, who live in two different states, have issued warnings about their fidget spinners spontaneously catching on fire. Michelle Carr of Fenton, Michigan, says she loves playing with the toys, and fidgeting with them has helped her smoke less. But when she bought one that had a special Bluetooth speaker in it to play music from her phone, she got way more than she bargained for. After being on its charger for less than 30 minutes, it caught on fire. "Right here in this book case, I could see the reflection ," Carr told Fox 66 News. "The fidget spinner was on fire on my counter." Carr told the local TV station that there were no instructions on how to charge the device, so she used a cord that she normally uses for her baby monitor. "I know there are tons of kids who want to go get them, but if you plug them in, just stay by and make sure it's charged and it doesn't catch," she told the station. Separately, in Gardendale, Alabama, Kimberly Allums warned the same thing happened to her. She had given her son a Bluetooth fidget spinner, and after 45 minutes of charging, it burst into flames. " noticed that it burst into flames and he just started screaming," she told WBRC-TV. "I was downstairs and all I heard was 'fire, fire,' and the fidget spinner had literally — it was smoking, it was in flames." Once again, there was no warning, and the box didn't have contact instructions for the manufacturer. In a statement to Gizmodo, the Consumer Product Safety Commission warns people to stay in the same room as devices that are charging batteries. "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."Rachel Rothman, Chief Technologist in the Good Housekeeping Institute, recommends always shopping at a retailer you know and trust, so if there is an issue, you can find help. You should also always follow the manufacturer's instructions when charging any electronic. "You should always charge when you are present, but definitely not overnight while you are sleeping," Rothman says. "Let the toy cool for a bit after you use it before plugging it in, especially if it's hot. And always keep it away from flammable objects."The experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute also suggest parents take the following precautions when it comes to fidget spinners, both electrical and not. Check for small parts. Anything that has a small part, or could conceivably be broken down through use or misuse into small parts should be kept away from young children. While there is a standard for testing the size, a simple at home test is to see if any component could fit through a toilet paper roll.Get rid of broken toys: Beyond the potential for a choking hazard, they may also lead to unintended sharp edges that can lead to injury.Read the labeling. Check the recommended age rating on the toy to make sure they are appropriate for your child's age range. Be particularly diligent if you have younger kids at home who may try to play with an older sibling's toys.Supervision is key. Even if there is no warning on the toy being tested, nothing takes the place of a parent keeping an eye on their child.Register your product. By doing so, you'll be alerted if your toy has been recalled. Or sign up for a recall alert at recalls.gov.Notify the CPSC with any problems. Go to saferproducts.gov and you can report product issues online, by phone, email or postal mail. All reports are reviewed, and consumers can view your report if you give them permission to help others make more responsible choices.