Lithium-ion battery fires | November 26, 2024 | Illawarra Mercury - video Dailymotion

WATCH: Thermal runaway demonstration during a lithium-ion battery fire, and NSW safety campaign. Video by FRNSW, NSW Customer Service

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00:00I'm not sure about the quality, but it was so cheap.

00:30Works fine if you just jiggle it a bit.

00:35I always leave it on charge so it's ready to use.

00:39It's only a few small batteries, what's the harm?

00:43Lithium-ion batteries are the fastest growing fire risk in NSW.

00:48They can explode, releasing toxic flammable gases that ignite quickly and make fires hard to extinguish.

00:57Always buy lithium-ion products from a trusted source.

01:01Don't overcharge, modify or take risks with faulty cables.

01:05And always dispose of old batteries at your local recycling point.

01:09When it comes to lithium-ion safety, there's no room for excuses.

01:13Lithium-ion batteries. Shop, charge and recycle safely.