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Post by Voy on Jun 21, 2023 13:49:25 GMT 2
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Post by Scrubb on Jun 22, 2023 1:19:01 GMT 2
Hmmm, I can't read it as the NYT won't let me unless I make an account with them, but I'll do some googling.
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Post by Scrubb on Jun 22, 2023 1:22:30 GMT 2
Ok, I found several sites that address it. It mostly happens when there is a manufacturing flaw in the battery, or when there's an electrical problem. And the main concern is "off-market, refurbished, damaged or improperly charged batteries".
If I leave it unplugged after charging the risk should be extremely low.
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Post by kuskiwi on Jun 22, 2023 6:55:42 GMT 2
I work in fire protection and we have recently had a whole batch of batteries that failed. Luckily only one with a small fire but it's a concern most people don't think about. If you don't have a domestic smoke detector where you store and charge it, could be an additional layer of safety.
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Post by slowcoach on Jun 22, 2023 9:20:21 GMT 2
Check with your local Fire Department, or kiwilady, for advice as to what to do if there were a fire.
Anecdotally, Li battery fires are difficult to put out, can reignite hours later, and can release toxic gases.
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Post by Scrubb on Jun 24, 2023 23:38:59 GMT 2
I work in fire protection and we have recently had a whole batch of batteries that failed. Luckily only one with a small fire but it's a concern most people don't think about. If you don't have a domestic smoke detector where you store and charge it, could be an additional layer of safety. They're in the garage, so even if we had a smoke detector there we wouldn't hear it from inside. In winter, we'll bring the batteries inside - we do have a smoke detector nearby. |
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