Most of the electronics used in homes daily are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which if misused, damaged, or improperly charged, can overheat, start a fire, or explode!
Fire Prevention Week kicks off on Sunday, October 5th and goes until October 11th, and the Corner Brook Fire Department is out with some tips on Lithium Ion batteries. Most of the electronics used in homes daily — including smartphones, tablets, laptops, power tools, e-bikes, e-scooters, and toys — are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which if misused, damaged, or improperly charged, can overheat, start a fire, or explode!
There are a few ways to prevent this: Use batteries from trusted brands (don't trust the internet!), do not charge improperly, do not-over charge, do not let them overheat and do not expose them to damage
This year's Fire Prevention Week theme is "Charge Into Fire Safety."
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