Factsheet: Larger lithium-ion battery systems
Lithium-ion batteries – Don’t go up in smoke!
Lithium–ion battery fires in larger, more powerful rechargeable products can be severe and hard to extinguish.
Reduce your fire risk:
- Use the original battery and charger that came with your device.
- Contact the original manufacturer or product retailer if you need a replacement battery.
- Charge your battery away from exit doors in case of fire.
- Store and use your battery according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Never modify, tamper with or build your own lithium-ion battery.
- Never use a damaged or modified battery. Dispose of batteries that are worn out or show signs of damage.
- Check with your municipality on how to safely dispose of your batteries.
Commonly found in:
- E-bikes
- E-scooters
- Power tools, circular saws
- Electric snow blowers
- Electric wheelchairs
Use a charger with a Canadian certification mark such as:
Figure 1: Text description
First row, left to right:
- Canadian Standards Association certification mark. The letters 'S' and 'A' are placed within the curve of the 'C'.
- Canadian Standards Association certification mark for Canada and US. The letters 'S' and 'A' are placed within the curve of the 'C'.
- Intertek certification mark for Canada. The letters ETL are written in a circle and Intertek is written beneath it.
- Intertek certification mark for Canada and US. The letters ETL are written in a circle and Intertek is written beneath it.
Second row, left to right:
- LabTest Certification Inc. certification mark for Canada. The letters LC are written in a circle.
- LabTest Certification Inc. certification mark for Canada and US. The letters LC are written in a circle.
- Underwriters Laboratories certification mark for Canada. The letters UL are written in a circle and Listed is written beneath it.
- Underwriters Laboratories certification mark for Canada and US. The letters UL are written in a circle and Listed is written beneath it.
Third row, left to right:
- TÜV Rheinland of North America, Inc. certification mark for Canada. All the letters are inside of a circle.
- TÜV Rheinland of North America, Inc. certification mark for Canada and US. All the letters are inside of a circle.
- TÜV SÜD America Inc. Product and Service Division certification mark for Canada and US. The letters TUV, SUD are inside a hexagon.
Learn more: canada.ca/batterysafety