| Knowing what to look for can help you recognize a problem before it becomes an emergency.
⚠️ Watch for:
• A battery or device becoming unusually hot
• Swelling or a change in shape
• An unusual smell
• Leaking
• Popping, hissing, or other unusual sounds
• Smoke
If something doesn’t look, smell, or sound right — stop using it.
Never continue charging a battery that appears damaged, and don’t try to modify or repair a damaged battery yourself.
And remember: old lithium-ion batteries don’t belong in your household trash. They can be damaged or crushed during collection and processing, creating a serious fire hazard.
Phones and laptops aren’t the only things to think about. Power tools, lawn equipment, toys, e-bikes, scooters, battery packs, and countless other devices around our homes now use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
Safe charging really can be a superpower. ⚡
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