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Are Lithium-ion Batteries Dangerous in Your Home? NFPA Weighs In

Lithium-ion batteries have been known to cause destructive fires. Though the chances of a lithium-ion battery failing and catching fire is one in 10 million batteries, they caused 200 fires and six deaths in New York City last year alone. That’s why we reached out to Brian O’Connor, technical services engineer at the National Fire Protection Association ‪@nfpa‬. Brian shared with us important safety tips to help you and your family safely use devices powered with lithium-ion batteries. Chapters: 00:29 - Brian O'Connor introduction 01:42 - Lithium batteries vs. lithium-ion batteries 02:21 - Why lithium-ion batteries are dangerous 03:08 - The probability of lithium-ion battery failure rates (are super low!) 03:45 - The safest way to charge your cellphone or device with a lithium-ion battery 04:53 - Why lithium-ion battery fires are so dangerous 06:00 - How to prevent a lithium-ion battery fire 07:42 - Why fluctuating temperatures can harm your lithium-ion battery 08:43 - Hoverboard safety tips 10:15 - Intensity of lithium-ion battery fire 11:53 - How to dispose of lithium-ion-powered devices safely 13:01 - Warning signs of a lithium-ion battery fire 15:10 - Lithium-battery risks in electric vehicles (EV) 16:13 - How to charge EVs safely at home 17:07 - Batteries on EVs and temperatures 17:45 - Being aware of the hazards of lithium-ion batteries Get additional fire safety tips in the vipHomeLink home management app! Visit our website: https://viphomelink.com/ Like vipHomeLink on Facebook:   / viphomelink   Follow vipHomeLink on Instagram:   / viphomelink   Download the app today: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/viphome... Android devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... #ElectricalSafety #HomeSafety #HomeTips #HomeGoals #NFPA