The death of a 28-year-old caught in a fire marks yet another incident caused by unregulated lithium-ion batteries bought online
The death of a 28-year-old caught in a fire marks yet another incident caused by unregulated lithium-ion batteries bought online
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A charity has warned that ‘substandard batteries pose a life-threatening risk to the public’
‘The fires can be so powerful they can decimate a room in seconds,’ charity says in warning over substandard e-bike batteries
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At least 432 ebike fires and 147 e-scooter fires recorded in 2025, up 38% and 20% respectively on previous year
Fire service warns ubiquity of batteries in everyday products is outpacing public understanding and safety regulations
E-bike and e-scooter usage has surged in recent years
