How hazardous are lithium-ion batteries? [Video]

Recent lithium-ion battery fires make it worth taking a look at the safety issues around them. In January, a car battery exploded when the owner removed it from the car and tried to charge it inside their house. There have also been multiple, recent recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission for other lithium-ion battery products. These batteries power our phones, toys, lawn tools and so much more. 5 On Your Side spoke to an expert about how concerned we should be about these being scattered through our homes.

Dr. Bryan Staley is with the Environmental Research & Education Foundation. His expertise extends to lithium-ion batteries, but that doesn’t mean he’s immune to the risk they can carry. The battery for one of his child’s toys erupted, charring some mulch, but thankfully that was the worst of it. Different, because they pack way more energy than a handful of AA’s.

Staley said despite that, they’re typically safe. The danger comes when you have a low-quality battery or charger.

Full Story: https://www.wral.com/story/5-on-your-side-how-hazardous-are-lithium-ion-batteries/21387576/

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