Lithium-ion batteries can be found in a wide range of commonly used rechargeable devices such as golf carts, e-bikes, mobile phones, laptops and e-readers, to name a few. These lightweight, rechargeable batteries are designed to last longer and can be cost-effective; however if not used, stored, or charged correctly, they can cause a lot of damage.
If lithium-ion batteries are over-charged, short-circuited or damaged, they can present a fire risk. Earlier this year an E-bike left on charge caught fire and partially destroyed a house in Luton . . .
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