Battery Safety Where Are They Found?

Lithium-Ion batteries are found in many modern devices like cell phones, e-cigarettes, laptops, cameras, hoverboards, vehi-

cles, power tools, and drones. Portable instruments are also incorporating Lithium-ion batteries

Dos

Buy manufacturer recommended chargers and batteries for devices

Dispose of at appropriate facilities

Regularly inspect chargers and batteries for damage

Use only NRTL listed chargers

Don’ts

Charge when the device is excessively cold or hot (Below 32F or above 90F)

Mix batteries of different types or manufacturers

Buy deeply discounted batteries or chargers. (Likely to be counter-

feit.)

Crush, drop, puncture, or otherwise damage

Force charging connectors. If it doesn’t fit you must quit.

Signs of Failure

Bulging or cracking case

Odor of burning electronics

Battery pack or device swells

Won’t hold charge or recharge

Smoke/flames

What can go wrong?

When damaged they can self-ignite and burn people

and property.

What makes Lithium-Ion batteries different?

Lithium Ion batteries hold an unprecedented amount of energy for

their size and weight.

Unlike other consumer batteries, special controllers have to be built

into Lithium-Ion batteries to protect them from damage during

charging and normal use.