In an unusual move, Valve is urging users to refrain from inhaling vapors emitted by their Steam Deck, citing potential health risks. According to Steam’s support department, this behavior could pose health hazards, although the specific dangers and consequences remain unspecified. Valve stated:

“As with all electronics, it is generally not recommended to inhale the exhaust fumes from your device,” Steam Support said. “While there are no safety concerns with general usage, directly inhaling the device’s vent fumes should be avoided.”

The issue has become a meme on the Internet, and it is suspected that many individuals are struggling to discontinue the behavior. Valve’s emphasis on the associated risks appears to be a prudent attempt to discourage this trend.

Source: Kotaku