FACTS
- There are two main types of lithium batteries. One is a lithium metal, which is disposable. The other is lithium-ion, which is rechargeable. Both pose the same danger of igniting and/or exploding.
- Lithium batteries can overheat and go into what is known as a thermal runway, which is when one lithium cell increases in temperature and causes a chain reaction of heat within the battery, potentially resulting in a fire or explosion.
- Lithium batteries are generally safe and unlikely to fail, but only so long as there are no defects, and the batteries are not damaged. When lithium batteries […]
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