Fires caused by the explosion of a battery in an e-bike or scooter are particularly dangerous because of the amount of energy released when a battery like this bursts into flames, potentially destroying a room in a matter of minutes.
Many of these fires are caused when batteries do not meet the necessary safety standards, are not used with the correct charger or have been modified in some way.
The National Fire Chiefs Council recommends that people do not charge their device's battery while they are sleeping.
Please make sure you follow these safety guidelines if you have an e-bike or scooter:
- Always unplug your charger once it has finished charging
- Plug the cable into a main socket rather than an extension lead
- Do not cover the battery with anything while charging
- Make sure you use the battery recommended by the manufacturer
- Always use the manufacturer-approved charger for the product
- Ensure you have working smoke alarms on every floor of your home and in the room where you charge the bike or scooter
As always, if you have any concerns about fire risks in any Coastline buildings, please report them to us straight away.