Dangers of rechargeable batteries
Lithium batteries are the rechargeable batteries found in lots of electrical items, such as e-scooters and e-bikes, mobile phones and laptops.
This type of battery can be particularly risky when charging, so it is important to know how to use them safely.
Why are they dangerous?
As more people now have electric scooters and bikes that are powered by lithium batteries, there has been an increase in the number of house fires caused by these batteries.
In some cases the fires have resulted in people losing their lives.
You must never attempt to deal with this type of fire, you should leave the house and call 999 immediately.
How to stay safe
Protect yourself and your home
Make sure that you have smoke alarms fitted in your home. It’s important to regularly check that they’re working properly.
Don’t prop fire doors open. Fire doors are there to slow down the spread of a fire, so it’s important that they aren’t propped open.
If there is a fire, you, and everyone in your home, must get out, stay out and call 999 immediately.
Building Safety Residents Group
The Building Safety Residents Group gives opportunities for customers living in high-rise buildings to tell us about the issues that matter to them, including fire safety. If you would like to get involved in the Building Safety Residents group, please email getinvolved@incommunities.co.uk or call 07983 917362.
