5th gen shock while charging

My 5th gen Touch has a problem with the casing becoming live. It's not enough to be painful, but a slight "fizzing" can be felt. I'm using the supplied charger and lightening cable.
Is it a common problem to the cable or iPod?
Is this going to deteriorate until it is dangerous?
Is it a fire risk (for convenience I charge overnight)?

Hey Toad, your description sound like a grounding issue, a short. There is a history with lighting cables failing, shorting out. Stop using the cable you have, try another cable. If the shocking continues with a new cable, have your iPod evaluated by Apple. Good luck, Cheers.

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