NSW Government's Lithium-ion battery fire campaign "Shop, Charge and Recycle Safely" ad | The Senior - video Dailymotion

NSW Government's 'Shop, Charge and Recycle Safely' battery campaign advises of the dangers of lithium-ion batteries and their fire risks.

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00:01Not sure about the quality, but it was so cheap.

00:06Works fine, if you just jiggle it a bit.

00:10I always leave it on charge so it's ready to use.

00:14It's only a few small batteries, what's the harm?

00:18Lithium-ion batteries are the fastest growing fire risk in NSW.

00:23They can explode, releasing toxic flammable gases that ignite quickly and make fires hard to extinguish.

00:32Always buy lithium-ion products from a trusted source.

00:36Don't overcharge, modify or take risks with faulty cables.

00:40And always dispose of old batteries at your local recycling point.

00:44When it comes to lithium-ion safety, there's no room for excuses.

00:48Lithium-ion batteries. Shop, charge and recycle safely.

00:53www.lithium-ion.com