Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices including smart phones, laptops, e-scooters and e-bikes, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys, and even cars.
If not used correctly, or if damaged, these batteries can catch on fire or explode.
These batteries store a large amount of energy in a small amount of space.
Like any product, a small number of these batteries are defective. They can overheat, catch fire, or explode.
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.
• 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 32°F (O°C) or above 1O5°F (4O°C).
• Store batteries away from anything that can catch fire.
