🔋⚠️ IMPORTANT SAFETY ALERT: Lithium-ion Battery Fire Risk ⚠️🔋

Did you know that lithium-ion batteries are the fastest growing fire risk in NSW? From your phone and laptop to e-bikes and e-scooters - these batteries power our daily lives but can be dangerous if not handled properly.

Why do they catch fire? 🔥

• Overcharging or using non-compliant chargers
• Overheating or extreme temperatures
• Physical damage (dropping, crushing, piercing)
• Manufacturing defects
• Short-circuiting or system faults

When lithium-ion batteries fail, they can undergo "thermal runaway" - causing violent bursting, toxic gas release, and intense fires that are difficult to extinguish.

Stay safe by: ✅ Using original or certified chargers only ✅ Avoiding overcharging your devices ✅ Storing batteries in cool, dry places ✅ Inspecting devices for damage regularly ✅ Never charging devices unattended

Fire and Rescue NSW is actively researching these risks to keep our community safe. When buying battery-powered products, always put safety first!

Learn more about battery safety: https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/page.php?id=9389

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