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Does insurance cover a lithium-ion battery fire? Maybe and probably not
...any regulations but vigorously supporting increased regulation of personal transport devices with Lithium-Ion batteries. The increasing use of Lithium-ion batteries in light planes, boats and motorhomes may not be covered...
Is there a safe way to charge Lithium-ion batteries? (guide)
...all we have, and you must check the chargers first. Our advice is to use more common sense. charge Lithium-ion batteries, charge Lithium-ion batteries, charge Lithium-ion batteries, charge Lithium-ion batteries...
Warning – 164 Lithium-ion battery fires in 6 months in NSW alone
...can make it safer. Large-capacity Lithium-ion batteries will end in death Lithium-ion e-scooters, e-skateboards, and e-bikes banned on UK on public transport How to reduce the possibility of lithium-ion battery...
Large Lithium-Ion battery fires are a risk too far
...prescribe the use of fire-proof Lithium-ion battery charging facilities and mandated reporting of Lithium-ion battery fires. Consumers just don’t get it – large Lithium-ion battery fires are bloody dangerous. Get...
Large-capacity Lithium-ion batteries will end in death
...e-scooter fire takes hold in minutes. There is a telling article, Lithium-ion e-scooters, e-skateboards, and e-bikes banned on UK on public transport. The Australian Firefighters’ Union says Australia is “categorically...
Lithium-ion e-scooters, e-skateboards, and e-bikes banned on UK on public transport
...al.) blame third-party or faulty chargers. Frankly, this does not wash. It is more likely that lower-grade Lithium-ion cells and packaging have been used. Many lithium-ion-powered devices have spontaneously combusted....
NSW Lithium-ion regulations enforced from August 2025
...water heaters Soldering irons And now e-micromobility vehicles e-bikes e-scooters e-skateboards Self-balancing scooters e-micromobility batteries NSW Lithium-ion regulations, NSW Lithium-ion regulations, NSW Lithium-ion regulations, NSW Lithium-ion regulations, NSW Lithium-ion regulations...
Planes and power banks – FAA/TSA rules enforced (Urgent update off-grid)
...in death Is there a safe way to charge Lithium-ion batteries? Does insurance cover a lithium-ion battery fire? Maybe and probably not Lithium-ion e-scooters, e-skateboards, and e-bikes banned on UK...
Spontaneous car fires. Is your smartphone or laptop to blame? (consumer advice)
...Read Is there a safe way to charge Lithium-ion batteries? (guide). Every lithium-ion battery maker publishes its operational parameters. While these vary by a few degrees, Lithium-ion operates best between...
Li-Ion is bad. LiFePO4 is good. You have a choice so please use it.
...a way behind by Li-Po (Lithium-Polymer pouch) and Li-Ion (Lithium-Ion). Why is Li-Ion (Lithium-Ion) unsafe? It is used as it is the most energy-dense chemistry. Li-Ion electrolyte has a high...
Lithium-ion battery fire – advice for renters, home and strata owners (guide)
...repeat the warning, but at least read Is there a safe way to charge Lithium-ion batteries? And a lithium-ion fire is unlikely to be covered by fire insurance. Lithium-ion battery...
ChargeCore AA and AAA Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries (off-grid review)
ChargeCore AA and AAA Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are handy and could save you buying bulk batteries this Christmas. They come in packs of four AA or AAA at $29.95 and...
ChargeCore SafeCharge Max power banks use LiFePO4 for safety
ChargeCore SafeCharge Max power banks use LiFePO4 cells instead of Lithium-ion for increased safety and peace of mind. CyberShack will not review Lithium-ion power banks, no matter how good a...
Anker recalls four power banks
Anker recalls four power banks as a voluntary and precautionary measure after a potential issue was identified with the Lithium-ion cells from one manufacturer. The following products may be affected:...
Longer Life For Lithium Batteries on Horizon
Longer battery life could lead to huge leap forward for electric car development A collaboration between the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and Hanyang University in South...
Portable Power Stations – power on the go (Off-grid update 8/24)
...smoke risk, and lose charge faster when unused. Lithium-ion batteries can have 300-500 charge cycles. DO NOT BUY CHEAPER LITHIUM-ION POWER STATIONS—THEY ARE A BOMB WAITING TO HAPPEN. Lithium-polymer (Li-Po)...
Virgin battery bank fire – a rethink about banning them
...out a battery bank fire They cannot stop a lithium-ion cell temperature from rising, which leads to a ‘thermal runaway’ – an unstoppable chain reaction. Fire can then spread quickly...
Anker Prime 20000mAh 200W battery bank A1336 with PD 3.0 (review)
...factor is interesting – 12.7 x 4.98 x 5.46 cm x 544g – not large and flat like those using 18650 Lithium-ion cells. It is safer than 18650 Lithium-ion cells...
Rooftop Solar Part 2 – All you need to know before you start (off-grid guide)
...Our insider says that the 5kW ‘generic’ Lithium-ion battery advertised by the mass market costs less than $2000 (retails for twice that). He would not put a Lithium-ion ‘firebomb’ on...
BLUETTI Handsfree 2 700W/512Wh backpack power station – great idea, well executed (off-grid review)
...a fire hazard classified as a transport risk. This warrants further reinforcement, considering all the lithium-ion battery fires. Read Is there a safe way to charge Lithium-ion batteries? In any...
EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 4096Wh portable power station – home backup and more (off-grid review)
...are dangerous. Read Warning – 164 Lithium-ion battery fires in 6 months in NSW alone. Also read Is there a safe way to charge Lithium-ion batteries? The App – Bluetooth,...
Bluetti AC200L 2400W/2048Wh – portable power station with excellent run time (off-grid review)
...power station. First, it is essential to use safe lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4 or LFP) batteries instead of the highly flammable lithium-ion batteries used in cheaper brands. ✅Bluetti only offers...
Anker Prime 27650mAh 250W power bank A1340 – a marathon runner (off-grid review)
...Safety – Pass+ Given the rapidly escalating number of Lithium-ion fires, we won’t review Lithium-ion devices that we consider a risk. We think up to 100Wh is a minimal risk;...
OPPO Find X8 Pro – at last, flagship competition (smartphone review)
...HID, audio, video, data and a mountable SSD (Samsung—Alt DP only). The Si/C silicon carbon battery is a massive 5910mAh with 80W SUPERVOOC charging or PPS 55W. No more Lithium-ion...
Bluetti AC70 1000W/768Wh portable power station – more power (off-grid review)
...warranty, wide range, good support, solar panel options and low cost per Wh and charge cycle. We won’t test any power station that uses Lithium-ion batteries (including well-known brands like...
OPPO Reno 10 5G – right for the times (smartphone review)
...(Li-Poly) batteries instead of Li-Ion, which can pose a fire risk, especially with fast charging. We are not scaremongering but read Large-capacity Lithium-ion batteries will end in death. In premium...
Power bank recalls – 17 since 2020. Do you have one?
...the Lithium-ion cell provider. Others, like Comsol (Officeworks’ home brand), were affected by a design defect that impacted most of its 2021 range. Current Australian power bank recalls Anker Power...
Aiper Scuba S1 pool robot – no-fuss, no app, just simple cleaning (pool review)
...a week). Charging any lithium-ion battery over 100W must be in the shade and on a fire-proof surface is important. Read Is there a safe way to charge Lithium-ion batteries?...
Motorola Edge 60 Pro – it is almost a flagship contender (review)
...the form of graphite), Lithium-Ion battery that crams 6000mAh/24Wh into the same space as a 5000mAh battery. You are going to see more of this in the next 12 months....
Rooftop Solar Part 3 – working as it should (off-grid)
...cost about $5000 each. These use lithium iron phosphate (LFP), which is vastly safer than lithium-ion – I would not like a 10kW bomb on my roof! LFP has at...
Anker 757 Powerhouse (1229Wh) Portable Power Station – (off-grid review)
...of portable power stations, but we limit that to those using LiFePO4 batteries. If you see a power station using Lithium-Ion, forget it. Read Large-capacity Lithium-ion batteries will end in...
Pool Robots – how to choose the right one for you (cleaning guide)
...Advice: These generally have over 100W lithium-ion batteries, which exceeds the limit you should charge inside a home. Charging must be out of direct sunlight and on non-flammable materials like...
Aiper Scuba S1 Pro – a pool robot with a 3um ultra fine algae/silt filter (pool cleaning review)
...vinyl, mosaic tiles, small pebbles and other materials. Scrubbing Suction and Dual Active Front & Rear PVC Rollers Suction and 1 Active front PVC Roller Suction power 379 litres per...
Best portable power stations – time for glamping and more (off-grid 8/24)
...and Copper. The better ones have 3000+ charge cycles. Don’t buy Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer (Li-Po). What is your real need? Harvey Norman experts say the biggest issue is that people...
How to extend your smartphone battery life (guide)
How to extend your smartphone battery life is all about the little-known fact that Lithium-ion batteries have a fixed recharge cycle life varying between 200 and 1600 full cycle recharges....
Pretty Nanoflowers As Batteries
...of space. If successful, these nanoflowers may be used in energy-storage devices and more efficient solar cells. It could also lead to longer-lived supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries. The germanium sulfide is...
BLUETTI AC60 portable power station – packed with added value features (off-grid review)
...And we use it to decide which portable power stations to review. Why? There are many brands. The cheaper ones use Lithium-Ion, and we consider that these pose an unacceptable...
Cheaper Home Batteries Program – is it worth it?
...whose approvals will expire in 2025. It does not discriminate between Lithium-ion ‘bombs on the roof’ and the vastly safer Lithium Iron Phosphate 4 (LiFePO4). Nor does it specify battery...
Anker Everfrost 50 – Baby, it is cold inside (off-grid portable power fridge/freezer review)
...battery is low. Read Is there a safe way to charge Lithium-ion batteries? The main issue would be mishandling, dropping, or rain. Although not stated, this battery should last at...
Ford Debuts E-Bike Concept
...Max. nominal power: 350W Electricity: 36V – 250W Supports up to 25km/h (to EN 15194) Clutch with freewheel function Gearbox: Planet gears Integral sensor technology Battery Cell type: Lithium-ion accumulator...
Solar battery con – won’t help most Aussies (update)
...installation, which can be another thousand or so. You want a more expensive LFP battery, not a Lithium-ion firebomb. Cheap batteries are $400-600 per kWh, and better AC-coupled ones are...
Merry Christmas 2023 and an even better 2024
...value feature BourgeRV 50L portable freezer or fridge Consumer advice Is there a safe way to charge Lithium-ion batteries? Does insurance cover a lithium-ion battery fire? Maybe and probably not...
Stoov personal heating with Dutch style (review)
...heaps of energy. Of course, the cost of buying the device is another story. Stoov is an acknowledged expert in personal heating, using rechargeable 2600mAh lithium-ion batteries, safe infrared heating...
Fire Hazard With HP/Compaq Battery Packs
Affects HP/Compaq brands Remove battery pack from notebook Replacement pack provided The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a recall for certain lithium-Ion rechargeable battery packs used with HP...
GE Cameras Come With Advanced Pixel Technology
...sharper images with vibrant colour in low light conditions. With the addition of the new J1456W, the GE Smart Series now offers consumers a choice of AA or rechargeable Lithium-ion...
Portable Bluetooth Speakerphone For Car
...while driving. The rechargeable mono speaker comes with a built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion battery so users can listen to music on the go without worrying about batteries. Other features include a...
Old solar panels create a waste tsunami
...an e-waste collection point. While the raw materials are not considered toxic, they are classified as e-waste and specialist recyclers can recover aluminium, copper, plastic or metal casings. Lithium-ion Batteries...
ASUS Zenbook Duo UX8406 2024 – Am I seeing double? (computer review)
...addition, there are three ‘battery versus performance’ modes. As battery tests take the best part of a week, we only test on out-of-the-box defaults. The lithium-ion pouch battery model C41N2306...
Eufy X9 Pro robot vacuum and mop – one of the best of 2023 (cleaning review)
...Impression – big and sombre – Pass A cleaning station, by definition, needs to be big, and this is at 443 (H – lid open 730) x 412 (W) x...
Tineco Stretch S6 – all power mop cleaning issues solved (cleaning review)
...Battery life has always been an issue. Where most brands use 300 complete recharge cycle Lithium-Ion cells (because they are cheap and hold more energy), Tineco has developed a safer...