Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many devices including smart phones, laptops, e-scooters and e-bikes, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys, and cars.
If not used correctly, or if damaged, these batteries can catch fire or explode.
Use as designed
- These batteries store a large amount of energy in a small amount of space hence If batteries are not used the correct way or used in devices they were not designed for they can be dangerous.
- Like any product, a small number of these batteries are defective and can overheat, catch fire, or explode and hence care must be taken using Lithium batteries.
Safety Tips
- Purchase and use devices that are listed by a qualified testing laboratory.
- Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Only use the battery that is designed for the device.
- Put batteries in the device the right way.
- Only use the charging cord that came with the device.
- Do not charge a device under your pillow, on your bed, or on a couch. Charging should be conducted in open air outside where possible.
- Do not keep charging the device or device battery after it is fully charged.
- Keep batteries at room temperature when possible. Do not charge them at temperatures below 0°C or above 40°C.
- Store batteries away from anything that can catch fire.
- All Fired Up has an EV Blanket available and we recommend all owners should have one. Cost is less than $100. Contact Us for more information.
Stop using the battery if you notice these problems:
- Emitting odour,
- change in colour,
- excessive heat,
- change in shape,
- leaking,
- odd noises.
If it is safe to do so, remove from charger and move the device away from anything that can catch fire.
Call 000.
Battery Disposal
- Do not put lithium-ion batteries in the bin.
- Recycling is always the best option.
- Take them to a battery recycling location or contact your council for disposal instructions.
- Do not put discarded batteries in piles.
