FDNY issues safety bulletin to prevent deadly e-bike battery fires
The fire department published the emergency safety bulletin, as New Yorkers buy up popular electronic bikes, scooters and hoverboards during the Christmas shopping season.
“Christmas is coming. You think of the e-bikes… the lithium-ion batteries which power electric mobility devices will be a big gift for the holiday season,” said Dan Flynn, the FDNY’s chief fire marshal. Only buy e-bikes and other mobility devices that are certified by nationally recognized testing labs that have symbols including “UL”, “ETL” and “CSA.” “The laboratories test these products to make sure they meet industry standards and are safe to operate under normal circumstances.”
Plug the e-bike directly into an electrical wall outlet when charging and “NEVER charge an e-bike or e-bike battery with an extension cord or power strip.” “WHY? Lithium-ion battery charging requires a lot of electrical current, more than most extension cords and power strips can handle. RESULT: The extension cord or power cord can overheat and cause a fire.”
“Reconditioned and untested batteries are contributing to a serious threat to the health and safety of New Yorkers in their homes and in their jobs, whether it’s delivery workers trying to make a living, or residential tenants living next to a fly-by-night charging business,” Krueger said.The guide encourages riders to stop charging an e-bike and call 911 if there is fire or smoke, battery overheating, leaking or a strange smell or a battery making an odd noise.
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