Faulty Batteries Could Cause Fatalities This Christmas

Choosing the wrong electric bike or scooter could be a fatal mistake this Christmas, experts have warned, amid a rising number of house fires caused by faulty batteries. Australian Authorities have warned lithium-ion battery fires are happening every week and a new wave of damage could be unleashed early next year due to poorly constructed Christmas purchases. They say the danger could be avoided by investing in reputable, well-made portable mobility devices and using them with care. The warning follows four e-scooter fires over four days in Perth last week, and after the consumer watchdog found reports of battery fires increased “sixfold” between 2021 and 2023 and called for changes to the industry....