NSW Government's 'Shop, Charge and Recycle Safely' battery campaign advises of the dangers of lithium-ion batteries and their fire risks.
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00:01Not sure about the quality, but it was so cheap.
00:06Works fine, if you just jiggle it a bit.
00:10I always leave it on charge so it's ready to use.
00:14It's only a few small batteries, what's the harm?
00:18Lithium-ion batteries are the fastest growing fire risk in NSW.
00:23They can explode, releasing toxic flammable gases that ignite quickly and make fires hard to extinguish.
00:32Always buy lithium-ion products from a trusted source.
00:36Don't overcharge, modify or take risks with faulty cables.
00:40And always dispose of old batteries at your local recycling point.
00:44When it comes to lithium-ion safety, there's no room for excuses.
00:48Lithium-ion batteries. Shop, charge and recycle safely.
00:53www.lithium-ion.com