WARNING! Fires involving lithium-ion batteries can occur rapidly and can be violent, involving toxic smoke and vapours, flames, and molten projectiles.
If your vehicle or battery emits sparks, smoke or flames, evacuate the area and call Triple Zero (000). Close doors if safe to do so.
Warning signs include:
• Pungent odours
• Discolouration, blistering, bulging, or swelling of the casing
• Leaking electrolyte
• Heating up and becoming extremely hot to touch
• Abnormal popping, hissing or crackling sounds, smoke, and fumes
Never touch a swollen or ruptured device or battery with bare hands.
Seek urgent medical assistance if anyone has been exposed to spilled electrolyte, flying debris, smoke or vapours, or flames.
Make sure you know what to do if your device or battery is smoking or on fire
Click here to learn about safe use of lithium-ion batteries.