Preventing fires caused by Lithium-ion batteries

As part of Fire Prevention Week, our public safety department would like to alert you to fires caused by overheating Lithium-ion batteries.

📛 Keep the following precautions in mind when using equipment powered by lithium-ion batteries:

✅ Never store electric bikes or scooters near doors or windows used as emergency exits in the event of fire.

✅ Never recharge your batteries unattended or leave them under charge overnight.

✅ Buy and use only equipment approved by laboratories such as ULC or CSA.

✅ Never charge your electronic devices under your pillow, on your bed or on a sofa.

✅ Use only rechargeable power cords supplied by the manufacturer and designed specifically for your equipment.

✅ Keep devices at room temperature, avoiding exposure to sunlight or flammable sources.

✅ If one of your batteries overheats, emits an odor, warps, changes color, leaks or makes an abnormal sound, stop using it immediately.

Watch the video: the dangers of lithium-ion batteries 🔋