Two people injured as e-skateboard explodes overnight - Roseville
Published: 29 Aug 2024 09:09am
Two people have been treated for burns and smoke inhalation after a lithium-ion battery from an e-skateboard exploded in a Roseville home overnight.
Two Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) trucks and 8 firefighters responded to calls for assistance at 2:20am this morning.
A sleeping 26-year-old male woke to the sound of popping and crackling, finding the room full of smoke and the e-skateboard battery starting to flame.
He and another occupant removed the device from the house, sustaining burns to their hands and suffering smoke inhalation in the process. Both were transported to hospital for treatment.
In the wake of multiple e-device incidents over the last week, FRNSW is reminding people to ensure safe practices are adhered to when charging lithium-ion batteries including:
- Always charge larger devices, such as e-bikes, e-scooters and power tools, away from living spaces and exits.
- Never sleep or leave home with your lithium-ion battery devices charging.
- Once a device has recharged fully, disconnect it from the charger.
- Use a replacement battery or charger from the manufacturer and never ‘mix and match’ components.
- Beware of cheap, substandard lithium-ion battery devices.
- Never leave devices charging on beds, sofas or around combustible materials.
- Do not touch a device or lithium-ion battery that is emitting vapour or gas, or is on fire. Immediately evacuate the area and call Triple Zero (000).
Most importantly, a working smoke alarm should be installed in any room, garage, or structure where lithium-ion batteries are regularly charged or stored.
Updated: 29 Aug 2024 09:12am
Related safety topics
It's important that we all understand the risks of lithium-ion batteries and be prepared if things go wrong.
It“s the law to have at least one working smoke alarm installed on every level of your home.
Having a home escape plan and a working smoke alarm increases your chances of getting out safely.
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