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New York with local officials launched a lithium battery campaign. They explain to us what is happening with the initiative.>> the smoke from the explosion is only seconds, there is less than a minute to escape and do you know what caused the fire? It is the lithium battery of this bicycle. Fortunately, there were no injuries because it is part of a public announcement. (speaking in English)>> the commissioner of the New York fire department with local and federal officials presented a campaign to educate residents about the dangers of uncertified lithium batteries. those batteries that we use to operate so many cheap things in homes from vehicles, but the risk occurs when we do not use the correct batteries. 239 fires have been recorded, several have died and 124 people have been injured by the batteries. The danger when a battery overheats begins before being toxic and can prevent people from escaping in time, which is why they give us the following recommendations: choose certified products, use the chargers that come with the product and follow the instructions, be alert for the danger signs if the product is broken, The garbage smells, ask the
2023-11-16 00:14:00
#FDNY #warns #dangers #uncertified #lithiumion #batteries #recommendations #avoid #fires
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