Electric bicycles and electric scooters, or e-bikes and e-scooters, are more popular than ever. These devices give riders a lower-cost and environmentally friendly way of getting around. But, unknown to many users, the batteries that power e-bikes and e-scooters have also been known to catch on fire and cause explosions.

Do not leave a charging e-bike battery unattended or on the charger overnight.

Do not use or attempt to charge a damaged or malfunctioning e-bike battery.

Only charge your e-bike battery with the charger provided by the manufacturer.

Do not use aftermarket, low-cost, counterfeit, or refurbished e-bike batteries.

If possible, store your e-bike battery in a fire-resistant cabinet or container when not in use.

Store damaged e-bike batteries outside and contact your local fire department to ask about safe disposal.

Have a fire extinguisher on hand at all times.