Faulty Batteries Could Cause Fatalities This Christmas

Faulty Batteries Could Cause Fatalities This Christmas
A burnt out garage following an explosion caused by an e-bike charging in Sydney, Australia, on March 20, 2023. AAP Image/Supplied by Fire and Rescue NSW
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Choosing the wrong electric bike or scooter could be a fatal mistake this Christmas, experts have warned, amid a rising number of house fires caused by faulty batteries.

Australian Authorities have warned lithium-ion battery fires are happening every week and a new wave of damage could be unleashed early next year due to poorly constructed Christmas purchases.