How much should you worry about battery fires from electric vehicles, or gadget fires on airplanes?
But Cramer said that damage to a battery can increase its potential risk of fire even when it’s not plugged in.Please know that you cannot put out a lithium-ion battery fire with your home’s standard chemical fire extinguisher.
If you see smoke or the beginning of a fire from larger batteries, Flynn said you should get away immediately and call 911. Lithium-ion battery fires can spread very quickly, emit toxic fumes or explode., stop using it and don't charge it. He advised against buying rechargeable batteries from eBay or Amazon because of the small risk you could unwittingly buy an unsafe battery from a disreputable vendor. Wiens said most do-it-yourself battery replacements are safe, but you should still take precautions.
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