Battery fire stats
- Over the past 3 years, battery fires continue to trend upwards.
- Year over year, there has been an average increase of 20% more fires caused from batteries.
Rechargeable batteries, such as lithium ion (Li-ion), nickel cadmium (NiCd), nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), supply power to many kinds of devices including:
- Smart phones
- Laptops
- Scooters
- E-bikes
- E-cigarettes
- Smoke alarms
- Toys
- Cars
Take care when using them. In some cases, they can cause a fire or explosion.
