Some rechargeable products require many powerful lithium-ion battery cells such as:
large tools
e-mobility devices such as e-scooters, e-bikes and mobility aids
battery powered lawnmowers and snowblowers
energy storage systems used to store solar and wind energy
Incidents with these larger and more powerful batteries can be more severe and the fires harder to extinguish.
Use
Use the original lithium-ion batteries that came with your product. Contact the original manufacturer if you need replacement batteries. If you cannot reach the original manufacturer, contact the product retailer.
Bring batteries to room temperature before using them. Do not attempt to charge in below-zero temperatures.
Do not attempt to modify lithium-ion batteries. Modifying lithium-ion batteries can destabilize them and increase the risk of overheating, fire and explosion.
Read and follow any other guidelines provided by the manufacturer.
Storage
Store lithium-ion batteries with about a 50% charge when not in use for long periods of time. Check them every 3 months to make sure they haven’t lost their charge, and charge them back up to 50% if they have.
Store lithium-ion batteries at temperatures between 5 and 20°C in a room with low humidity. If your product has removable batteries, you may need to remove them from the product for storage during hotter or colder months.
Store lithium-ion batteries away from:
other types of batteries
flammable or explosive materials
Do not stack heavy objects on top of the boxes containing lithium-ion batteries.
Damaged batteries can cause internal short circuits, which can lead to an explosion.
Disposal
Batteries are considered hazardous waste. Do not place them in household garbage.
Contact your municipality for instructions on how to safely dispose of lithium-ion batteries.