Lithium-ion batteries are the fastest growing fire risk in New South Wales. They can explode, releasing toxic, flammable gases that ignite quickly and make fires hard to extinguish. Protect yourself and your neighbours. 

Safety tips:

• Always buy lithium-ion products from a trusted source  

• Don’t overcharge, modify or take risks with faulty cables and  

• Always dispose of old batteries at your local recycling point. 
  

Shop, charge and recycle safely

• Learn more: fire.nsw.gov.au/chargesafe
• Fact sheets on fire safety and lithium-ion batteries are also available on our SGCH Resource Library