Fire and Rescue NSW's urgent warning to parents this Xmas
Sydney mom Kirsty Stead used to allow her son to charge his e-bike right next to him in his room overnight.“I shudder to think how my son charged his bike in his bedroom every night, as he slept,” she said.
However, these devices aren’t the only things that lithium-ion batteries are found in. They also commonly come pre-installed in things like toys, drones, cameras, electric toothbrushes and portable speakers – and I dare say you’ve got a few of these things on your shopping list for Christmas.
It’s also incredibly important to dispose of lithium-ion batteries correctly – especially if they’re damaged or compromised.“Don’t throw them out with the household rubbish as they can cause intense, dangerous fires when they’re crushed in garbage trucks and refuse tips.”Instead, you can dispose of them at a range of dedicated recycling drop-off points, including many retail outlets and supermarkets.
Be careful not to overload power boards or plug them into one another, as this can also pose a real fire safety risk, and be sure to turn everything off before bed.Of course, Christmastime comes with a host of other fire risks – one being the lights you put on your home and tree. “Checking lights and other decorations is a simple but effective way to prevent a household fire this festive season,” Fewtrell said.
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