Ken S

Let’s be frank,

… most of these fires is a user failure:
Rough usage handling or misuse; overcharging or overloading of power boards/plugs; incompatible chargers; etc.

Responsible users shouldn’t be penalised, and Lithium demonised, because we have idiots that can’t read user manuals carefully.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-16/incompatible-lithium-ion-battery-chargers-fire-explosion/104825498
#AusPol #AusBiz #FireManagement

Incompatible lithium-ion battery chargers increase fire risk, firefighters warn

Firefighters are urging people not to mix and match their lithium-ion battery chargers due to the increasing risk of a fire or explosion. There are concerns the risk of battery fires will increase as devices using lithium-ion become more popular.

ABC News
Jan 16, 2025 at 6:27amWeb
Show threadKen SJan 16, 2025
On the other hand, there is something that Government should do:
To consult and negotiate with EU for international standards to be introduced that minimises the risk of user errors.
(Namely, plug types, labelling and instructions, cable and charger standards among other features for reducing fire risk and product misuse.
#AusPol #AusBiz
Show threadTheBicyclistJan 16, 2025

@ki_sekiya

I've seen too many e-bikes with amazingly unsafe electrical setups, including one where the battery was just shrink wrapped cells in a soft saddle bag to completely agree with this.