Safely Storing Lithium-Ion Batteries: Why Do You Need Specialist Storage?
Posted by BRUCE WISHART
Lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous when not stored correctly, so itās important to understand the risks involved and what correct storage looks like. A shelved battery is not necessarily a safe battery. In particular, lithium-ion cells can catch fire or even explode if theyāre damaged or exposed to high temperatures during storage. āAs well as the increasing danger of fire in residential properties, AXA is also alerting commercial businesses, such as shopping centres, retailers and e-bike and scooter storage and repair facilities, about the risks posed by these batteries,ā writes the insurer.Ā Where official government guidance is still lacking, businesses...