Battery Fires

[lenny]

E-bike battery sparks Crouch End flat fire

E-bike battery sparks Crouch End flat fire

The occupants of the property managed to escape without harm

haringeycommunitypress.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Man's close call as e-bike battery explodes moments after being thrown outside

https://www.9news.com.au/national/lithiumion-battery-fires-homeowners-close-call-after-ebike-battery-explodes-into-flames/e2eab69c-f235-4bc9-a97e-a71405c2b39c

 

[lenny]

"ACT concerned at growing misconception that all e-bikes are unsafe"

Misleading reporting is damaging public perception of e-bikes says trade body

The Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) is urging fair and accurate reporting of e-bike-related news. It warns in particular increasing coverage of fires linked to unsafe products is giving rise to broader fears about the safety of all e-bikes and batteries. ACT director Jonathan Harrison said in...

ebiketips.road.cc

 

[chris_n]

Another conversion fire

Converted electric bike involved in fatal Coventry fire

A pedal bike was converted into an electric bike and stored in the hallway, the fire service said.

www.bbc.com

 

[matthewslack]

Another conversion fire

Converted electric bike involved in fatal Coventry fire

A pedal bike was converted into an electric bike and stored in the hallway, the fire service said.

www.bbc.com

Bike in what seems to be a shared hallway, and so a shared escape route. Shouldn't be there.

People who died are not necessarily the bike owners.