San Francisco firefighters are warning electric bike and scooter owners after lithium-ion batteries caused a fire at an apartment and landed someone in the burn center.
Bruce Santos got his e-bike on Amazon for about $1,700 after taxes a year ago because it got positive reviews and has known and trusted components like a Bafang motor and Samsung 48 volt lithium-ion battery.
“Oh yeah, it’s great, because I can go across the bridge and back and not even break a sweat, you know? So, it’s nice,” said Santos. So far, he said he’s more than satisfied with his e-bike and hasn’t noticed any issues with the lithium-ion battery getting too hot when it’s charging.“This is an example of why it’s important to research your products before you bring them home,” said Baxter, adding that a few tips could help keep you safe if you have an e-bike or scooter or are thinking about buying one.
Never charge it near a door or in a hallway because if a fire does start it could block your entrance. Don’t ever leave a charging battery unattended, and he says only use charging devices approved by the manufacturer.Baxter said fire investigators have not yet determined whether the victims were using an unapproved charging unit when the fire started.
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